Population Reports' Q&As

Meeting the Urban Challenge

Making Urban Areas Work

What is fundamental to the success of a slum upgrading program?

Fundamental to the success of a slum upgrading program is extending security of land and housing tenure to those who lack it (137, 154). Once people feel secure in their neighborhood, they are more likely to invest in their communities (32, 137).

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