A successful slum upgrade in Durban: A case of formal change and informal continuity

Patel, Kamna

doi:10.1016/j.habitatint.2013.05.005

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“…There are numerous evidences of successful outcomes of community participation in developing countries e.g. Baan Mankong in Thailand (Archer, 2012;Boonyabancha, 2005), Durban in South Africa (Patel, 2013), Kitale in Kenya (Majale, 2008), and Hyderabad and Visakhapatanam in India (Asthana, 1994;Rakodi, 1989). The slums, in spite of being haphazard and filthy, have continued to serve the purpose of housing for a large section of population in Mumbai.…”

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Mumbai slums since independence: Evaluating the policy outcomes

Bardhan

Sarkar

Jana

et al. 2015

Habitat International

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Mumbai slums since independence: Evaluating the policy outcomes

Bardhan

Sarkar

Jana

et al. 2015

Habitat International

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“…23,2008, the mandate to assist entities of the state with undertaking upgrading measures in informal settlements in Durban lies with the Housing Development Agency, a national public-sector agency implementing and managing the development of housing and human settlements [36,45]. Planning and project activities, such as impact assessment studies, land acquisition studies, architectural plans and engineering surveys, are carried out by eThekwini municipality [46]. The task of implementing infrastructural developments in informal settlements is then often subcontracted to consultants [46].…”

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“…Planning and project activities, such as impact assessment studies, land acquisition studies, architectural plans and engineering surveys, are carried out by eThekwini municipality [46]. The task of implementing infrastructural developments in informal settlements is then often subcontracted to consultants [46]. In trying to achieve a more coordinated planning approach, the Integrated Development Planning Process was devised, aiming at encouraging sustainable development and democratic priorities [47].…”

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“…In trying to achieve a more coordinated planning approach, the Integrated Development Planning Process was devised, aiming at encouraging sustainable development and democratic priorities [47]. Observations however indicate that this has not been entirely successful, with a lack of policies dealing with spatial and socio-economic legacies of Apartheid, a considerable housing backlog, and an uncoordinated public policy [46,47]. Informal settlements are not adequately considered in or incorporated into urban planning, and there are few possibilities for affected communities to involve themselves in the planning process [46].…”

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Informal Settlements and Flooding: Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses in Local Governance for Water Management

Williams

Costa

Celliers

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Water

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Urbanization and climate change are compounding the vulnerability of flooding for the urban poor, particularly in the Global South. However, local governance can be a greater determinant of flood risk than the hazard itself. Identifying strengths and weaknesses in local governance for water management is therefore crucial. This paper presents a governance assessment for Quarry Road West informal settlement, Durban, South Africa, in relation to flood risk by applying the Capital Approach Framework. Through developing a deeper understanding of the current governance system, the embeddedness of several social values can also be gauged. This is important particularly for integrative and transdisciplinary management of flood risk, enacted in the case of Quarry Road West informal settlement through the Palmiet Rehabilitation Project, a multi sector partnership at the climate change and water governance interface. Findings from this study indicate that, currently, climate change adaptation remains a challenge for decision-makers and policy-planners. A more effective integration of the residents of Quarry Road West informal settlement into local governance for water management is urgently needed. This is particularly important in the context of informal settlements that are marginalized and often lacking governance mechanisms to affect change. land in the inner core of cities, where the urban poor can gain improved access to urban resources such as healthcare, emergency services, policing or education through governmental schools, or on the periphery of cities, where land is available [5].At the same time, climate change is affecting the frequency, intensity, and predictability of environmental risk [2,6]. Cities are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change due to the combination of increased precipitation, storm events and floods, extended periods of decreased precipitation and drought events, prolonged stages of intense heat and cold, and rising sea levels. Social vulnerability is commonly concentrated in hazard-prone areas in the city and there is a growing insufficiency of urban infrastructure to cope with the impacts of climate change and protect the population. This highlights the necessity for risk-informed development of urban infrastructure such as road and rail transport, communications, water and energy to deal with the impacts of rapid urbanization and climate change [2].Thus, the New Urban Agenda lists "enhancing urban resilience to climate change and disaster risks" as one of its key challenges for sustainable cities and communities [5]. However, cities also offer significant opportunities for addressing climate change through innovation, efficiencies and the potential for the appropriate governance of, and planning for, mitigation and adaption efforts. Population growth and spatial expansion are further exacerbating flood vulnerability for poor populations in many countries [7], transforming the relationship between bio-physical and social systems [8]. With poor housing and basic services c...

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“…It would be a mistake to assume that leaders have the community's collective interest in mind. Understanding the position and power of these elites reveals how programs for urban poverty reduction can prescribe elite capture by mobilizing and privileging those who already 'own' or control the community, its services and its infrastructure (Marcus and Asmorowati 2006;Crawford 2011;Mitlin and Satterthwaite 2013;Patel 2013). The rewards of these connections allow leaders to fulfil two goals: to appropriate resources for self-gain and to consolidate their power by rewarding their supporters.…”

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Livelihoods Limitations: The Political Economy of Urban Poverty in Bangladesh

Banks

2014

SSRN Journal

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Frameworks for understanding urban poverty have taken an asset-based approach that assesses livelihoods strategies on the basis of a household's portfolio of assets. Research in Dhaka, Bangladesh reveals the limitations of such approaches. Their narrow focus on households and depoliticized definition of social capital may capture experiences of urban poverty, but cannot reconcile these with the significance of the structural drivers of urban poverty. Our understanding of urban poverty must recognize the informal systems of governance that dominate resource distribution at the community-level and keep the resources necessary for household improvement confined to a relatively small elite. Excluded from the accumulation networks that provide a platform for household mobility for the well-connected, most urban poor households are reliant upon survival networks in their search for security. Only through extending our analysis beyond the household to explore their position within this local political economy can we recognize the significant limitations placed on their efforts to extend and improve their livelihoods.

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A successful slum upgrade in Durban: A case of formal change and informal continuity

Cited by 57 publications

References 9 publications

Mumbai slums since independence: Evaluating the policy outcomes

Mumbai slums since independence: Evaluating the policy outcomes

Informal Settlements and Flooding: Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses in Local Governance for Water Management

Livelihoods Limitations: The Political Economy of Urban Poverty in Bangladesh

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