Better water supply, sanitation and hygiene systems are among the sustainable
development goals which need to be achieved by 2030. However, it is challenging for …

While existing social and political research has qualitatively discussed the stigmatization of
urban villages (UVs), there's a lack of quantitative support. This study innovatively attempts …

Purpose The purpose of this study is to inform policy and contribute to the existing literature
on low-income housing. Design/methodology/approach In this study, a case study approach …

This chapter explores, documents, and analyses the impacts and implications of by the
absence of a robust package for low-income housing finance in Zimbabwe, using case study …

Improved water access, supply and hygiene is one of the priorities defined in the sustainable
development goals to be realized by 2030. However, sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has had …

This article explores how differently assessed informal settlements inform state
regularisation responses. It expands the understanding of state responses to informal …

Informal settlement is a global problem practised by all social classes. However, the extent
and the context of the problem are serious in developing countries. The objective of this …

Globally urban spaces have historically been centres of struggles and transformation. With
particular reference to selected urban informal settlements in the capital, Harare, the chapter …

Urban spaces have been centres of social struggles and transformation the world over. With
reference to selected urban informal settlements in Zimbabwe, the present article draws …

Urban liveability is a concept in planning that assesses the quality and character of a
neighbourhood and its communities. It embraces human needs and the physical …