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Why it is Costly to Implement a Development Program in Kenya

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Source: Pinterest Kenya is a developing country with a growing population and a high poverty rate. The government and development partners have been working to implement programs that provide social services to the people of Kenya. However, implementing these programs is not an easy task, and the cost of doing so is very high. In this article, we will explore the reasons why it is expensive to implement development programs in Kenya.  The Kenyan government is responsible for providing social services to its citizens, such as healthcare, education, and housing. However, due to budget constraints, the government is not able to allocate enough funds to these sectors. As a result, development partners have to step in to fill the gap. This puts a strain on their budgets as they have to provide resources and funding that should have been provided by the government.  Governments in countries like Kenya often rely on development partners, such as international organizations and N...

How Effective Oversight Can Strengthen Foster Care as a Panacea to Institutionalization

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Source: Pinterest_ lovemotherblog.com From Regulation to Resource Allocation Foster care is an essential part of the alternative family-based care system in many countries, including Kenya, where institutionalization has been a common practice for orphaned or vulnerable children. It is currently the most prevalent family-based alternative option following the global shift from institutional care to family-based care. This is because, foster care is one of the options that can be readily available and easy to place a child in emergency situations such as abandonment, family crisis, lost child, and natural and man-made disasters among others. Although foster care has been flaunted as a panacea to institutionalization for children who are unable to live with their families for various reasons, its effectiveness as an alternative to institutionalization heavily depends on several factors, including effective oversight and resource allocation. In this article, we explore the importance of...

Uncovering the Harsh Realities: How Increasing Surrogacy Demand is Putting Surrogates from Poor Countries in Danger

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  Source: Pinterest Surrogacy has become an increasingly popular option for couples who are unable to conceive naturally. However, with the rising demand for surrogacy, there has also been an increase in the exploitation of surrogates from poor countries. These surrogates are often lured by the promise of a better life and a significant amount of money. Unfortunately, the reality is quite different. Many of these women are left at risk of exploitation, abuse, and even death.  Surrogacy in poor countries is often unregulated, and surrogates are not provided with adequate legal protection. It is not even clear what happens if the commissioning client changes their mind in the course of the pregnancy. The surrogate may have to abort, or else have to bear the burden of bringing up the baby if they opt to carry the pregnancy to the term. This makes it easier for surrogacy agencies to take advantage of these women by offering them lower compensation or by exploiting their lack of ...