Integrated & Inclusive Infrastructure Framework (3IF)

This project used an impact-focused research approach to develop a framework to assist in the development of planning and design, implementation and policy making for infrastructure projects that reduce inequality and promote prosperity. The result of the project is the Integrated & Inclusive Infrastructure Framework (3IF), a framework that puts together practical guidance for actors working in infrastructure and slum upgrading in Kenya, including government, built environment professionals, academics and students. The project was led by Kounkuey Design Initiative (KDI) with the support of the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) and the input of Arup East Africa and other relevant field advisors from academia and industry. The UCL Engineering for International Development Centre (EfID) contributed to the development of the framework by assessing the connection between integrated infrastructure and the attainment of global and continental development goals. This included conducting an exploration of the linkages between the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Agenda 2063 to inform project design and monitoring by considering areas of overlap between agendas.

Launch of 3iF in Kisumu, Kenya

Engineering for International Development Centre (EfID), Kounkuey Design Initiative, Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) , Akiba Mashinani Trust and Arup East Africa has launched the ‘Integrated & Inclusive Infrastructure Framework (3iF)' for Kenya (specifically for informal settlements) at AfriCities9 in Kisumu, Kenya.
The first version of the framework is now available at 3iF.info. The team is looking forward to applying the first version of the framework to other informal settlements in the region.

Funder Details

The project is funded by the Royal Academy of engineering (RAEng) under the programme GCRF Africa Catalyst Sustainable Infrastructure for East Africa (project number AC2021\4\10).

Core Research Team

UCL

KDI

Jack Campbell Clause
Regina Opondo
Vera Bukachi
Joe Mulligan
Loë Guthmann
Sabrina Ohler
Kezia Ojal
Shirley Chebet
Pascal Mukanga
Allan Ouku
Franklin Kirimi
Bosibori Barake
Gloria Tanui

AAK

George Arrabu - Author
James Odongo – Author
Akiba Mashinani Trust (AMT)
Jane Weru
Patrick Njoroge

Arup East Africa

Caroline Ray
Eleanor Earl

Advisory Panel

Planner Rose Muema, Partner, Impaque Consultants Ltd, Makueni
County Municipal Board, KDI Kenya Board Member
Professor Mark Pelling, Kings College London
Dr. Joanes Atela, African Centre for Technology Studies and Africa Research Impact Network