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N A T I O N W I D E S L U M U P G R A D I N G. Moving to Scale – Nationwide Slum Upgrading. www.citiesalliance.org. N A T I O N W I D E S L U M U P G R A D I N G. Learning From Previous Successes & Failures. N A T I O N W I D E S L
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N A T I O N W I D E S L U M U P G R A D I N G Moving to Scale – Nationwide Slum Upgrading www.citiesalliance.org
N A T I O N W I D E S L U M U P G R A D I N G Learning From Previous Successes & Failures
N A T I O N W I D E S L U M U P G R A D I N G Latin America • Most urbanised continent (72% +); • 32% of urban poor live in slums (14% of global); • Major focus on inclusion and upgrading. Africa • Least urbanised continent (35%) but fastest urbanising; • 72% of current urban population already in slums; • Weak policy frameworks & local government. Asia • Most slum dwellers - 554m (60%); • Unprecedented urbanisation over next 30 years; • Progress in East Asia, slow in South Asia.
N A T I O N W I D E S L U M U P G R A D I N G Current Challenges 2003: CA Survey of Nationwide Upgrading Programmes In 2003, Cities Alliance undertook a survey to identify successful contemporary nationwide upgrading programmes. We studied nine countries: Brazil Chile México Mauritania Morocco Tunisia South Africa Thailand Vietnam
N A T I O N W I D E S L U M U P G R A D I N G Current Challenges • Slums growing faster than response; • Urban poverty is deepening ; • Limited policy response in Asia & Africa; • Some positive trends in MENA; • Failure of the project approach; • Central importance of land issues – transparency, tenure & urban periphery; • Limited access to credit.
Essential Ingredients of Nationwide Slum Upgrading N A T I O N W I D E S L U M U P G R A D I N G • Consistent political leadership; • Set long term city & national targets; • Core business: on budget Political Will • Clear policy & institutional frameworks; • Ensure open & transparent land markets; • Prevent the growth of new slums. Policy Reform • Mobilise non-public sector resources: • Engage private sector as risk-sharing partner; • Slum dweller involvement & investment Leveraging of Resources
N A T I O N W I D E S L U M U P G R A D I N G www.citiesalliance.org
N A T I O N W I D E S L U M U P G R A D I N G Cities Alliance Slum Upgrading Portfolio