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Putting the Urban Poor on the Map: An Informal Settlement Upgrading Methodology Supported by Information Technology

"Currently an estimated one billion people around the world are inadequately housed: of these, more than 100 million are homeless. In most cities of the developing world, up to one half of the urban population lives in informal slum or squatter settlements that are neither legally recognized nor serviced by city authorities. The informal parts of the city do not enjoy many of the benefits of urban life, including access to basic services and secure tenure. Residents live in constant fear of forced evictions; most do not have access to formal finance and loan schemes that could enable them to improve their living and working conditions.
Security of Tenure is a fundamental requirement for the progressive integration of the urban poor in the city. And it is an essential step for the realization of housing rights. Tenure can take a variety of forms, including rental (public and private) accommodation, freehold, cooperative housing and customary tenure. Security of tenure guarantees legal protection against forced eviction, harassment and other threats. It also leads to improved living standards: countless examples reveal that when people have residential security, they will invest in the improvement of their homes and neighborhoods. The granting of secure tenure is, therefore, one of the most important catalysts in stabilizing communities, improving shelter conditions, reducing social exclusion, improving access to urban services, leveraging corporate and individual investment, and improving the urban environment."

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Judul Seri
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No. Panggil
362.5 UNH p
Penerbit
Kenya : United Nation Centre for Human Settlements.,
Deskripsi Fisik
271 hal.; ilus.; 16,5 x 23,5 cm.
Bahasa
Inggris
ISBN/ISSN
92-1-131436-4
Klasifikasi
362.5
Tipe Isi
text
Tipe Media
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Tipe Pembawa
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Edisi
Ed. 1, Cet. 1
Subjek
Social Problems
Urban Issues
Info Detail Spesifik
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