KA RE Thematic area: Economy, Investment Climate and Enterprise Development Issues and Challenges Quick Wins Short Term

Recommendations Physical infrastructure in a deplorable state. Inadequate power supply, absence of rail transport, poor roads, poor water supply etc..all combine to increase the cost of production and lead to industries based in Kano becoming uncompetitive at a national and regional level Improve and expand International Airport

Implement IPP/captive power plant for industrial zones (Sharada, Bompai etc). Leverage and extend Improve quality of road government efforts to infrastructure especially access rehabilitate rail infrastructure roads for transfer of agricultural especially for goods produce. movement.

Develop Kano Private Sector Investment and PPP Policy. Lack of enabling environment to Establish One-Stop Investment Establish Kano State Office for attract private sector investment Center PPP Management.

Improve IGR

Consolidate government finances and strengthen accountability and transparency.

Establish state Debt Management Office

Strengthen State Board of Internal Revenue

Designate Special State Increase State Competitiveness Authority for competitiveness.

Develop commercial/industrial cluster zones on PPP basis by Kano InvestCo

Strengthen Kano State InvestCo

Professionalise SBIR Develop Kano State Competitiveness Baseline. Benchmark leading national competitiveness indicators. Identify key competitive industries. Identify potential locations for industrial parks/clusters with options for captive power.

Develop SMEs

Encourage establishment of MFBs, PMIs, regional banks and islamic finance institutions Develop policy on SME by waiving state and local development and employment government taxes for a period generation of two or more years. Exploit Kannywood and Nollywood by promoting production of movies in Kano. Leverage these productions to highlight Kano State tourism potential. Encourage Identify and protect key tourism establishment of new tourism sites. Develop Kano State sites, hospitality and Tourism brand based on entertainment businesses and National Tourism policy zones. Transfer market operation and development to private sector through Kano State InvestCo. Establish Kano PPP Office Establish PPP led metropolitan transport service utilising BRT Develop and implement Kano model. PPP Policy Establish waste collection, processing and recycling service using PPP.

Develop tourism sub-sector

Implement PPP led development

KANO STATE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACTION PLAN Medium Term Recommendations Long Term Recommendations

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Leverage and extend government efforts to improve international airports.

Push for the establishment of the Kano power plant. Exploit regional coordination of power generation e.g tri-State power plant with Kaduna, Bauchi.

Transfer economically viable government services to private sector, e.g. transport, markets, housing etc.

Issue international debt instrument, islamic investment markets a key opportunity.

Obtain Credit Rating. Issue local debt instrument.

Increase IGR from 13% to 60%

Implement regional leading competitiveness programs

Establish Kano State as most business friendly state in Nigeria.

Establish at least three cluster zones.

Implement SME development and growth fund administered by Kano State InvestCo

Develop the Bagauda/Tiga Tourism Zone on a PPP basis.

Develop, promote and publicise Kano State Tourism Masterplan and Policy taking into consideration local cultural and religious norms. Secure buy-in of populace by exploiting key cultural and religious institutions to explain the place of Implement state wide PPP rail tourism in Islam. transport services.

Develop city infrastructure utilizing PPP option Transfer all economically viable services to private sector.

ENT STRATEGY D ACTION PLAN Key Resources

Federal Ministry of Aviation ICRC

NIPC, ICRC DMO, FMF, CBN, JTB

NGF, DFIs

NEPZA, NEPC, NCS, FIRS CBN, DFIs, SMEDAN, National Policy on Job Creation

NIHOTOUR, FMCT, OPS

ICRC, DFIs

Thematic area: INFRASTRUCTURE, URBAN MANAGEMENT, WATER SUPPLY, SANITATION AND ENVIRONMEN Issues and Challenges Quick Wins Issues and Challenges Quick Wins Water supply: Review ongoing projects and finish up incomplete projects

Sanitation:

Provision of designated waste collection sites in every locality as well as designated time for collection Introduce the use of hand pushed carts for waste evacuation through narrow old city alleys Awareness campaigns for refuse management and sanitation with reintroduction of sanitation day

Transportation: Mass Transit

Introduce Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on some key routes fully funded by KNSG for say the first 2 years

Transportation: Traffic Introduce and enforce more one-way management routes and no-parking regulations Transportation: road networks Infrastructure Review ongoing projects and acclerate their completion Appoint a Special Liaison Officer on infrastructure

KANO STATE DEVELOPMENT ST RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACTI Short Term Recommendations Short Term Recommendations Medium Term Recommendations Medium Term Recommendations

AN MANAGEMENT, WATER SUPPLY, SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Regulations on borehole drilling and Partner with organizations such as DFID for pipeline connections should be provision of water supply and study projects made and enforced already carried by these organizations

Community managed water schemes should be undertaken especially in rural are LGA-based waste management to replace the generalized State (REMASAB) approach. Formal involvement of government in informal waste collection will reduce youth unemployment and volumes of waste.

Guaranteed waste management services for a realistic fee

Involve private investors for a multi modal and integrated transport system. E.g. Lagos State model

Reclaim the streets from vendors, hawkers, refuse dumps, mechanics, beggars and other unauthorized users review existing roads and ensure prompt repairs where necessary Revive abandoned infrastructure within the state for revenue generation

Update the database for all vehicles registered in Kano State to assist in tracking of traffic violators

Rehabilitate and improve road networks to decrease congestion especially in area Extension of the FGN projects where appropriate, to maximize the States benefit

KANO STATE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACTION PLAN Long Term Recommendations Long Term Recommendations Provision of adequate reservoir facilities in line with water demand versus pumping capacity.

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er schemes should be undertaken especially in rural areas and small towns e.g. Wudil and Rogo models Introduce technology for processing biodegradable waste into bio-fertilizers or a source of green energy Involving a PPP for waste management e.g. the Cross River State model.

Rehabilitation and utilization of the existing of rail lines to provide a means of local mass transit, this will also help decongest the roads.

Engage vagrant youth (Yan daba) in enforcement of traffic regulations as a means to empower and create employment as well decrease traffic violation as in Lagos with Area boys

oad networks to decrease congestion especially in areas of high traffic influx. Encourage the Kano investor community to participate in FGN projects to be implemented via PPPs

Y N Key Resources Resources The legislature, Kano State water Board

mall towns e.g. Wudil and Rogo models Ministry of Environment, Water Board, Private Companies and NGOs

Ministry of works and transport, Federal road safety commision, legislators, police, the youth and the general public

Traffic management report KAPEDI

Thematic area: Poverty, Youth and Women Empowerment and Entreprenuerial Development Issues and Challenges Quick Wins 91.9% males in wage employment but only 8.1% female

Early age of marriage of girls Pass the Child Rights Act into law (between 9 and 16 years) leading in Kano State and peg the legal to withdrawal from education age of marriage

Low youth school enrolment rates - less than 50% of school-going age children enrolled Creation of Poverty Reduction High rates of unemployment Team to research each LGA to leading to youths sense of determine resources available disenfranchisment and alienation and begin to create sustainable job oppurtunites Establisment and management of Alarming increase in drug abuse a substance abuse Rehabilitaton amongst youth brought about by Centre in conjunction with a frustration reputable international organisation Hold meetings with women across society in order for them to voice their views and concerns. Appoint effective Minister for Womens Affairs

Due to tradition and culture women are voiceless and sidelined, excluded from public decision making processes

The Almajiri phenomenon, which is set to reach critical point in less than 10 years

KANO STATE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACTION PLAN Medium Term Recommendations Affirmative action stratergies to include more women in the work force

powerment and Entreprenuerial Development Short Term Recommendations Creation of cottage industries with a leaning towards womens initiatives

Survey households with girl children who may benefit from Conditional Cash Trasfer schemes and begin granting of transfers Conditional Cash Transfer Schemes Conduct household surveys in tandem with NGO's to ascertain numbers of families who might qualify for the scheme Certification by Ministry of Commerce and unions of artisans etc to enchance professionalism amongst vocations

Gather accurate statistics to ensure proper planning of policies and programmes - liaise with NGO's Determine and target influential women in society and team up with them to advocate and ensure womens rights. Work with the Ministry of Womens Work with Ulama to provide Affairs to go to schools and provide enligtenment on rights afforded to mentorships and internships to girls women in Islam as well as progressive and conextual interpretations of the Sharia Gather accurate statistics to ensure proper planning work with Local Government Chairmen and Ward heads Engage the Mallams to the almajirai with other means of employment in order for them to desist their exploitation

KANO STATE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACTION PLAN Long Term Recommendations Key Resources Monitor and evaluate to ensure SMEDAN success of affirmative action programmes Monitor and evaluate success of CCT scheme by reasearching number of girl children who have stayed in school based on the tranfer granted to families. Monitor and evaluate succces of CCT scheme by surveying number of children who have enrolled and remained in school due Work with Ulama/Qadi's on the pegging of marriageable age. Work with CSO's on the CCT scheme

Work with CSO's

Work with Ministry of Commerce and Trade Unions

Monitor and evalute success rate of Centre.

Encourage and enlighten fathers/husbands to allow children/wives into education/work force

Establishment of a cirriculum for Islamic education in conjunction with Ulama for unified, contextual and progressive teaching and certification

Thematic area: Education Issues and Challenges Quick Wins Poor Quality of Teaching Staff All unqualified teachers should be re-trained or disengaged as appropriate State University restricted to science and technology The University Law should be reviewed by the State House of Assembly

Lack of Accountability in System

Poor Funding Problem

Address the issue of multiple agencies having overlapping roles and responsibilities by clarifying institutional roles and strengthening the management system at all levels Identify sources of federal funds and look into tapping them up e.g UBE funds

Poor Enrolment in Schools

1. Come up with incentives for students through competitions, publicity campaigns etc. 2. Conduct public sensitization through jingles, radio discussion, publication programs etc. 3. Encourage the integration of Islamiyya, Quranic and Tsangaya Education (IQTE) into the basic education system.

Lack of alternative to formal education

Lack of Access and Dilapidated Infrastructure

Provide non-formal skills and apprenticeship training for adolescents and youth who have not had the benefit of formal education. Conduct Needs Assessment of IQTE schools requiring basic facilities

KANO STATE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACTION PLAN Short Term Recommendations The state government should move into urgent re-training and re-tooling of teachers at primary and secondary schools 1. State University should revert to a conventional university model with a multicampus structure 2. Staff and facilities will need to be upgraded to meet minimum academic standards for university courses 1. Establish School based management system 2. Ensure the availability of accurate and reliable data for planning and decision making.

1. Encourage more innovative ways of seeking funds from Private Sector and Development partners 2. Priorotise resource flows to schools to ensure funds flow to where they are needed 1. Develop and implement primary enrolment campaign programme (to include gender equity sensitisation) 2. Review and remodel the Scholarship system to make it easier for students to apply. 3. Develop and disseminate guidelines for the Integration of IQTE schools.

Provide vocational and agricultural skills training for school leavers especially those without certificate who usually fall outside the training criteria of formal education institution Improve the quality of education delivery platforms through massive and targeted investments in Infrastructure

KANO STATE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACTION PLAN Medium Term Recommendations Strengthen mechanisms for school inspections and performance monitoring and evaluation through performance and personnel audit, refresher courses and constant inspection Setup independent Governing Council for the university consisting of people of proven integrity who will help generate external funding for the institutions

Enhance procedures for procurement, auditing, budget management, financial management and reporting

Review tuition and other fees paid by students to align with peers

1. Improve the quality of education in IQTE Schools 2. Expand the mandate of the state guidance and counseling agency to include things like advising students on the admission process and ensuring state indigenes are also encouraged to apply to other universities outside the state.

Strengthen the involvement of Private Sector and other stakeholders in the Education Sector recovery

MENT STRATEGY ND ACTION PLAN Long Term Recommendations

Government should grant full autonomy to the University to run without interference but with accountability being ensured through the Governing Councils and through discreet monitoring by a specially designated unit in government.

Ensure the development of efficient and effective electronic management systems

Provide higher education opportunities for graduates of IQTE schools.

KANO STAT RECOMMEN Thematic area: Health Issues and Challenges Highrate of infant mortality Quick Wins Create Primary Health Care Agency Audit, review and equip the Primary Health Centers employ, train community health workers to recognise and identify danger signs Improve community participation in health care matters by encouraging village commitees to also take on health awareness campaign Embark upon susutainable public health awreness campaign Proper staffing and efficient hospital magment board Create Primary Health Care Agency Improve

Low immunization uptake Low awareness on public health Weak PHC Insufficient Funding

Weak collaboration with FGN get a comprehensive list of all health initiatives and FGN initiatives that exist that the international agencies state government could key into Introduce and enforce no smoking policy in public places

Smoking Policy

KANO STATE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACTION PLAN Short Term Recommendations Medium Term Recommendations

produce the health sector strategic plan Employ more doctors and specialists capacity building develop maternal newborn and child health staregic plan Identify comitees at the ward levels that could be incorporated to the refferal systems Equip PHC's to be able to provide Introduce policies for completed immunisation services routinely as well immunizations as a prerequisite to as provide outreach services for hard to admission into schools reach areas Create an AIDS control agency more resources to be concentrated in Ensure atleast one PHC hospital in equipping PHC's particularly in terms of every local government staffing Improved budgetry allocation for health Get the MOH to sit down and apply or ask for all the initiatives that would benefit the state, set up a comitee that would work towards meeting the requirements Set a minimum age for sale of cigarettes Increase taxes and tight regulations for the distribution and sale of cigarettes PHC in every 3 wards increase budget allocation to the health sector

ELOPMENT STRATEGY ONS AND ACTION PLAN Long Term Recommendations build and equip a general hospital in each LG Key Resources

Thematic area: ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, SECURITY, LAW & ORDER

Issues and Challenges

Legislations

Quick Wins Identify laws for Justice reform Sector delibration. Identify the achievements of the Justice reform sector and build on the committee's progress on such as the Child Rights Act

The criminal justice system and access to justice. How it impacts Case management development negatively on the less priviledged. strategy. Identify agencies Main challenges are arrest, Jail, for collaborative efforts . period awaiting trail and court adjournments The issue of Shariah Implementation in kano state Identify the numerous convictions awaiting execution for further action

Build on achievements of earlier Safety, Security & access to justice programmes by stakeholder organisations such as DFID. Encourage Commercial dispute resolution by fastracking the launch of the kano state Multi door

Justice Sector & the Economy

KANO STATE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACTION PLAN

RITY, LAW & ORDER

Short Term Recommendations

Create a conducive enviroment for support of the laws.

Address prison congestion. Improve justice sector institutions (JSI) capacities & facilities to improve their effectiveness.

Amendment of the parts of the legislation that need improvement Enhance effective communication and improve linkages among the Justice sector Institutions not neglecting the traditional justice system. Promote effective and friendly policing for easy access to the common citizen. Problems of the justice sector is not only for lawyers & the Judiciary. Involve the Executive.

KANO STATE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACTION PLAN

Medium Term Recommendations

Amend existing laws

Develop a sustainable crime and conflict prevention strategy in collaboration with multiple safety & security providers.

Study the utilization of resources in the JSI's

TATE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY MENDATIONS AND ACTION PLAN

Long Term Recommendations

enact useful laws

Ensure continuation of existing initiatives for better access to justice.

Ensure Government active participation and monitoring of the JSI and safety & security agencies. Engage the public to yield better results and make it more effective.

Monitor the utilization of JSI's resources

Key Resources

The legislature, Justice Reform Sector

Work with Ministry of Justice, Police force, Prisons service,NGO's

The various shariah Instituitons- Hisbah, shariah commission etc. Political will and good choices. Decisions of shariah appeals in neighbouring shariah states

Work with the Ministry of justice, Police, NGO's, Public

The Judiciary particularly the Multidoor court house.

Thematic area: ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, SECURITY, LAW & ORDER Issues and Challenges Quick Wins Short Term Recommendations Inadequate planning for sustainable development Support completion of Plan for over three (3) years (policies, strategies, Governance reform within the broader framework monitoring, evaluation etc.) Strict compliance to monitoring Ensure timely release of funds & evaluation Embark on public awareness campaign on government initiatives Insufficient financing due to Allocate more resources to over dependence on federal essential capital expenditure Revoke private revenue allocation for project funding e.g. Health and Education and collection contract with very little contribution by drastically reduce recurrent IGR expenditure

Review and implement Revenue Law 2010 to make KSBIR autonomous

Utilize other existing institutional funding sources e.g. UBE, Ecological Fund Embark on awareness campaign to sensitize public on tax payment (social contract)responsibilities and benefits Revive Textile and Hide & Skin industries to increase revenue and generate employment Lack of conducive business environment for private sector participation in the provision of services Misuse of available resources Provide and observe strict accountability procedures to ensure maximum use of available resources Identify and remove constraints and barriers to investment and business development

Lack of personal leadership integrity, accountability, moral values, beliefs, political will and commitment to developmental goals

Consultation with all stakeholders- community Set, evaluate and prioritize leaders, professional and youthspecific objectives that needs should be made to integrate to be achieved them in the development initiatives Develop a political will Appoint competent and committed individuals as assistants

KANO STATE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACTION PLAN Medium Term Recommendationsong Term Recommendations Key Resources L UBE, MDG, Vision 20:2020 frameworks,

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Build capacity and professionalize Explore other funding opportunities from Capital market for Infrastructural development and other profit oriented institutions to reduce funding requirement on government Explore partnership opportunities between with the other tiers of government and NGOs

Funding, Government reform policies, legislative commitment

Develop Kano Hydro-electric power projects

Create development initiatives that will integrate other states in the region

TRATEGY ON PLAN