The third world countries are generally noted for ubiquitous informal settlements (slum
communities) where a large number of urban residents live on the margins of precarious …

Despite the deplorable condition of slums, it still harbors most of the urban population and
may continue to do so, especially in Africa where slum growth is on a par with urban growth …

Different slums exhibit different levels of resilience against the threat of eviction. However,
little is known about the role of the social capital of the slum community in this context. This …

Purpose This study aims to examine the social inclusiveness of slum dwellers by focusing
on three key institutions which are social relations, government and the labour market. The …

Relocation, both within China and other countries, typically results in a decline in
neighbourhood relationships, especially for people who do not move willingly. For migrants …

O processo de reabilitação de população vulnerável não se resume à oferta de uma
moradia formal; os desafios de adaptação à unidade habitacional são diversos. Assim, o …

The prominence of the inadequate housing conditions found in slums has compelled most
governments in developing world and international organisations, notably the World Bank …

O processo de reabilitação de população vulnerável não se resume à oferta de uma
moradia formal; os desafios de adaptação à unidade habitacional são diversos. Assim, o …

Purpose This paper aims to measure multi-dimensional poverty in Lagos State slums. This
study is relevant because slums are becoming a present-day reality for urban cities and it is …

Slum inhabitants have a significant environmental effect from their activities, and their living
circumstances leave them open to several types of deprivation. As a result, this study …