Globalisation and urbanisation trends in developing countries present both opportunities for growth and development on one hand while contributing to the complex myriad challenges of managing urbanisation on the other hand. Cities and urban areas play a critical in the development of a country. They provide platforms that incorporate intense combination of economic, cultural and political factors of a country or region. Nairobi city is Kenya’s economic capital and is a major economic hub in Africa.
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksMarch, 2017Kenya
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksMarch, 2017Kenya
This paper describes the development of a Land Information Management System (LIMS) for County Governments in Kenya. In the new Constitution 2010, devolution of some national government functions and formation of county governments was provided for. These invoked the development of new land laws to guide the devolution processes and procedures. According to the County Government Act 2012, all County Governments are supposed to develop digital Geographic Information System (GIS) based spatial plans and these calls for development of LIMS for and efficient breakthrough.
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Library ResourceManuals & GuidelinesFebruary, 2017Kenya
The Constitution of Kenya 2010 apportions responsibility of planning to both National and County governments. The County Government Act, 2012 obligates county governments to prepare and implement County Integrated Development Plans (CIDP). The CIDPs are, according to the act, five year plans that will form the basis of annual budgetary allocation by the county governments.
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Opening Doors to the World
Reports & ResearchJournal Articles & BooksFebruary, 2017Cities in Sub-Saharan Africa are experiencing rapid population growth. Yet their economic growth has not kept pace. Why? One factor might be low capital investment, due in part to Africa’s relative poverty: Other regions have reached similar stages of urbanization at higher per capita GDP. This study, however, identifies a deeper reason: African cities are closed to the world.
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Library ResourceRegulationsFebruary, 2017Croatia
This Regulation amends some parts of the Regulation defining areas with natural or other specific constraints (Official Gazette of the Republic of Croatia 34/2015, 65/2015 and 91/2015).Changes are related to the local self-government and their powers and duties in relation to the status of affiliation with areas with natural or other special restrictions that has to be established; and names and official denominations of urban areas that are included in the group of the above mentioned areas with natural or other specific constraints that are located on the territory of the Republic of Croa
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Library ResourceRegulationsFebruary, 2017Peru
El presente Decreto Supremo constituye la Comisión Consultiva del Sector Saneamiento del Ministerio de Vivienda, Construcción y Saneamiento, con el encargo de absolver consultas o emitir opiniones en temas de política y asuntos de competencia del sector saneamiento, expidiendo pronunciamientos de carácter no vinculante y siempre que el Ministro lo considere necesario; así como de promover el diálogo en asuntos del referido sector entre el Estado y la sociedad.
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksFebruary, 2017
This study is the first to assess land subsidence in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Land subsidence simulations were based on a fully calibrated groundwater (GW) flow model developed using a coupled surface–subsurface modelling system. Subsidence is predicted to occur as a result of deep aquifer compaction due to excessive GW abstraction. The north and north-east areas at the periphery of the GW basin are hotspots for this subsidence. The estimated subsidence is most sensitive to changes in land cover within the recharge areas.
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksFebruary, 2017Nepal
This study is the first to assess land subsidence in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Land subsidence simulations were based on a fully calibrated groundwater (GW) flow model developed using a coupled surface–subsurface modelling system. Subsidence is predicted to occur as a result of deep aquifer compaction due to excessive GW abstraction. The north and north-east areas at the periphery of the GW basin are hotspots for this subsidence. The estimated subsidence is most sensitive to changes in land cover within the recharge areas.
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Library ResourcePeer-reviewed publicationMarch, 2017Brunei Darussalam
This study looks into the implementation of Brunei’s Master Plan proposal for compact strategy of developments within the designated Urban Footprint zone. Although the Master Plan lacks regulatory support, this study found that private housing developments have been mainly concentrated within the Urban Footprint zone and a more compact urban form through infill and higher density developments is being realized. This may be due to government administrative processes, housing trend and market demand.
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Library ResourceReports & ResearchFebruary, 2017Liberia
The Feasibility Discussion Paper is a key output of the feasibility phase of the NUP process in Liberia. It explains the context in which the policy will operate. The paper is the result of a wide range of research and consultations on the demographic, socioeconomic, and physical environment aspects of the country. It also provides preliminary policy recommendations for further analysis in the subsequent NUP development processes.
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