Assessment of Housing Characteristics in Ibeju-lekki, Lagos Peri-Urban Settlements

Characteristics of Urban and Peri-Urban Sheep Production Systems and Economic Contribution in Highlands of Ethiopia

This study was initiated to characterize urban and peri-urban sheep production systems and their economic importance in and around the towns of Debre Berhan and Dessie, Ethiopia. The study was undertaken using group discussions, structured questionnaire and personal observations. In both locations the majority of sheep producers were male household heads and predominantly traders in urban and f...

Title of Article: Assessment of promotions of Compressed Stabilized Laterite Bricks in predicting its acceptability for housing in Lagos State, Nigeria

Bricks in predicting its acceptability for housing in Lagos State, Nigeria. Author(s): Alagbe, O. A., Adewale, B. A. and Alagbe, T. O. (2014). Outlet: CIB Conference on Construction in Developing Countries and Its Contribution to Sustainable Development, Lekki, Lagos. Date: 28-30 January, 2014 Abstract: Compressed Stabilized Laterite Bricks (CSLBs) has been canvassed as a viable alternative to ...

Problems of Data Acquisition and Information Management for Planning Peri-urban Settlements in Botswana

This paper discusses some of the major problems that have made it difficult to acquire and manage spatial information in the periurban areas of Botswana. The main problems include the separate historic development of urban and peri-urban settlements; contrasts in land tenure; and the acquisition and organization of data, and management of information on peri-urban areas along sectoral lines. In...

Sustainable poverty amelioration through early life education in a peri-urban community of Lagos, Nigeria

background: Daycare centres/nurseries have become popular because of the need for working mothers to leave young children with caregivers. However, the high poverty level (54% relative and 35% extreme poverty) makes it difficult for disadvantaged parents to pay the high fees charged by the centres. This study describes an attempt to economically empower mothers through the organisation of free ...

Depressed mood in pregnancy: Prevalence and correlates in two Cape Town peri-urban settlements

BACKGROUND The disability associated with depression and its impact on maternal and child health has important implications for public health policy. While the prevalence of postnatal depression is high, there are no prevalence data on antenatal depression in South Africa. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and correlates of depressed mood in pregnancy in Cape Town peri-u...

Anaemia Prevalence and Nutrient Intake among Women in Peri-urban Settlements in Accra, Ghana