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A People’s Led Approach to Informal Settlement Upgrading

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Yolande Hendler, Walter Fieuw, Bunita Kohler

28 November 2018

Community Organisation Resource Centre (CORC)

English

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Research report

Africa

The concept of upgrading informal settlements to enhance living conditions is now widely acknowledged by governments and international bodies as the most effective approach. This aligns with Sustainable Development Goals aiming to provide suitable housing and services by 2030. Despite the recognition, the adoption of citizen and community-led upgrading has taken decades, and many informal settlements still face forced demolition rather than improvement. Challenges persist even when upgrading is embraced, with some efforts leading to basic enhancements. Expanding successful upgrading initiatives to a diverse range of settlements is difficult, yet vital for climate change resilience.

 

This publication draws insights from South African experiences, particularly the Informal Settlement Network and the Federation of the Urban and Rural Poor. It delves into community-led upgrading practises, tools like savings and data collection, and their impact on changing government policies. It also discusses partnerships with local governments to scale up upgrading, highlighting successes and shortcomings. Despite positive commitments, practical implementation encounters obstacles due to bureaucratic complexities and inappropriate regulations in local government processes.

 

Abstract based directly on source.

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Adequacy of shelter

Basic services

Built environment

Capacity building

Cape Town

Cities

Communities

Construction

Cost of living

Governance

Housing

Human settlements

Informal settlements

Johannesburg

Land

Livelihoods

Local government

Municipalities

Nelson Mandela Bay

Policy

Poverty & inequality

Rights

Rural

SDGs

Shelter

South Africa

Stakeholder engagement

Upgrading

Urban

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