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The central problem of the developing countries is
poverty. According the World Bank, half the
world's population lives on less than $2 a day.
For Amartya Sen, poverty stems not just from a
lack of resources, but from lack of entitlement:
famines happen, not because there is not enough
food, but because poor people are not allowed to
eat the food that is there.
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Economic development is essential to welfare.
It produces material goods. It promotes integration
and interdependence, and extends people's
entitlements.It has clearly beneficial effects on
social welfare: the last 30-40 years have seen
spectacular
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improvements in longevity, infant survival,
access to basic amenities like water supplies and
fuel, and the provision of services like health care
and education. At the same time, development
produces casualties. It makes poor people
vulnerable; it uproots traditional lifestyles; it can
lead to social polarisation. The 'structural
adjustment' favoured by international
organisations - moving developing countries
towards a formal market economy - has been
criticised for pushing developing countries into a
situation where their poor will be unprotected.
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Although economic development is fundamental,
it does not guarantee social protection. Several
countries have introduced social security schemes,
often tied to the status of particular categories of
workers. In some of these only a small minority
receive effective protection, but a few countries
have made considerable advances in covering
their populations, often over a relatively short
period of time.
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Nelson Mandela
Former Presedent of South Africa
“ Our people require decent Homes and not ghettos .” |
The above quotes speak a million words and highlights the
plight of many in developing economies. They are the inspiration
for our work in Housing Advocacy and the challenge we share
and experience with many around the world.
Housing is more than a roof over the head and a place to rest.
Housing is a tool for regeneration and this raises more
questions than answers. Today you may view housing from
the prism of community cohesion, a drop of sustainability
and Housing plus.
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• To provide Information, advice and Guidance
on Housing and allied matters
• To develop and facilitate International training,
seminars, workshops and conferences on
Housing, Health, Social services, environmental
and educational issues.
• To promote good practices in housing
management through publications and multi
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We facilitate and enable a Housing resource
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for major projects as we recognize the importance of information in accessing finance.
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