L.Victoria Rept - UN-Habitat

2.4 Urban GovernanceIdentified Problems Contributory factors Proposed interventionsPoor and distorted information flows • Lack of modern Information Technology (especially computer andInternet)• Sensational and superficial messaging• Set up an information unit and PR office• Train media and community based resource persons on accurate reporting on poverty,environment and economic development issues• Establish and support journalists’/correspondents’ associations• Set up a Kisumu City Council website• Set up land information databaseGender inequalities Absence of national and city affirmative action policyCultural determinants• Conduct gender awareness workshops with the stakeholdersPoor Town Hall Planning and Management • Poor delivery of services• Wasteful use of assets• Groupings and squabbles• Absence of state-of-the-art information and communication technologies• Improve accounting and audits• Strengthen Town Planning Department• Enforce a code of conduct for both members of council and employees at all levels• Overall strategy should strive to put in place internal structure that fosters participation byall interests in every municipal initiative50Cities Development Strategies for Improved Urban Environment and Poverty Reduction in the Lake Victoria Region