Towards sustainable informal settlements: a toolkit for community-led upgrading in Durban

Informal Settlements Upgrading: The Gecekondus in Ankara

Community Mobilization for Slum Upgrading through Sanitation in Roma Informal Settlements in the Paris Region

BACKGROUND Community-based processes addressing environment, housing, and health issues may decrease health inequities by addressing social, economic, and political health determinants more effectively. Yet little analysis of their effectiveness has been undertaken and their potential transfer to marginalized groups in rich country settings. In Europe, stark health inequalities are seen among t...

informal settlements upgrading: the gecekondus in ankara

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Modelling the Impacts of Urban Upgrading onto Population Dynamics in Informal Settlements

Nowadays the biggest part of urbanization is taking place in cities of the global south, where urban development often occurs as informal settlements. Thus, it is crucial to envision possible urban futures for these highly dynamic urban areas. Urban upgrading is discussed and already implemented in order to improve livelihood conditions in these areas. However, urban upgrading might lead to une...

Evolution of informal settlements upgrading strategies in Egypt: From negligence to participatory development

Affordable shelter; Egypt; Housing policy; Informal settlements; Upgrading strategies; Urban poor Abstract The issue of informal settlements represents a key challenge not only in Egypt, but also worldwide. A review of informal settlements upgrading policies shows that governments have moved away from eradication policies to provision, enabling and participatory policies. This shift was motivat...