| dc.description.abstract | The process of resource distribution to vulnerable population in Kenya has been posing a great
challenge to the country. Over time, a great concern has been on the capability of the process in
addressing the issues of accountability and equitability in the distribution. This study carried out a
research in the process and identified gaps and challenges which it addressed by developing a suitable
and appropriate IC'F based framework for the distribution. It categorized the main objective into three
specific ones whose aims were: mapping out resource distribution process and identifying factors that
affect the process, developing a framework for the resource distribution process using Ministry of State
for Special Programemes relief distribution as a case study and finally designing a prototype system
based on the framework which addresses the gaps and challenges found out.
To achieve the set objective, the study covered an extensive literature review of various framework of
resource distribution carried out by several organiastions, both globally and locally for benchmarking.
Although most of these framework studied were found to be meeting our requirement partially, the study
found World Food Programme framework (WFPF:2011) which is applied locally in Kenya as most
appropriate and was therefore adopted with some modifications for the research. Other various
frameworks in stud presented very valid components which were borrowed to suit several areas in the
study as presented in the table of result and implementation (TRI).
The study applied a qualitative method approach where resource distribution data and documents
obtained from MOSSP were used to conduct the research through a desk review and face to face
interview with stakeholders involved in process. DLijting system analysis, the framework used by
MSSOP for food distribution was chosen for the study due to its wide coverage that goes to all parts of
Kenya and its regular distribution nature which is done on monthly basis. All the stages of food
distribution process were considered during the review but the actual prototype development narrowed
down to main modules in the process namely resource allocation, dispatch, transportation and delivery
to districts.
The analysis of the process of MSSOP showed that it was faced with a number of gaps and challenges
key among them: lack of mechanism to reconcile the quantities of commodity during its processing and
movement at various stages, lack of information sharing with the public about the resource distribution
and lack of criteria based method to effect equitable distribution of resources to beneficiaries.
To effectively address the challenges, the study came up with a framework that mapped out the resource
distribution process in all its stages. Using this framework, the study designed a prototype system \\ hich
addressed the gaps and challenges. The study also converted the system which was earlier developed
using combination of access and visual basic to a web based in order to address the challenge of
information sharing. Another module was also developed in the system where resource allocation IS
calculated using predefined parameters to address the issue of non-equitable distribution.
The implementation of this study has solved major challenges in resource distribution by providing a
mechanism of tracking quantities of commodities allocated, dispatched, transported and delivered to
various destinations. By using the system, it is possible to track every quantity of commodity from its
point of allocation to delivery and hence enhance accountability. The study has also set adequate ground
for future work in order to improve on the process. | en |
