Upgrading Informal Settlements in an Urbanizing World
Rapid urbanization is a daunting challenge for cities with large and growing informal settlements. Slum upgrading projects sometimes fail to achieve their intended purpose. Worse, some cities use slum clearance … Continue reading
Thursday, 4 September 2014 · Leave a comment
The Economics of Slums in the Developing World
Marx et al – The global expansion of urban slums poses questions for economic research as well as problems for policymakers. We provide evidence that the type of poverty observed … Continue reading
Friday, 7 February 2014 · Leave a comment