Why Housing . . ? The Significance Of Housing Investment As a Means Of Eliminating Poverty
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The Bellview community in Kenya use their resourcefulness to construct housing from any waste materials they can find. Why is investment in adequate housing a priority? This paper explores the importance of considering housing as an integral part in any development strategy. It examines the impact of adequate housing on health, education and community development, among other issues. The information, case studies and research aim to show that whilst housing has long been neglected on the agenda of overseas development it is vital to invest in housing in order to implement successful development programmes.
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