Economic Deprivation and Willingness to Relocate among Urban Slum Dwellers in Lagos

Ige, K.D.; Nekhwevha, Fhulu

doi:10.1080/09709274.2014.11906676

Cited by 7 publications

(8 citation statements)

References 4 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Earlier studies on the drivers of slum development were loosely based on institutional [32,33], economic [34][35][36], and locational [37,38] factors. However, recent studies have shown that socio-demo-cultural factors such as ethnicity, religion, family and community ties, etc., can influence decision to either move in, remain or leave a particular slum [39][40][41]. The implication is that there are some underlying bonds, which can be loosely put under the umbrella of social ties, as they emanate from the socio-demo-cultural characteristics of slum dwellers and, if employed, are likely to influence the development and resilience of slums.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Social Capital: Higher Resilience in Slums in the Lagos Metropolis

et al. 2021

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Different slums exhibit different levels of resilience against the threat of eviction. However, little is known about the role of the social capital of the slum community in this context. This study investigates the factors contributing to slum resilience in the Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria, through a social capital lens. This study first investigates land allocation in slums, then the available social capital, and subsequently how this capital influences resilience to the threat of eviction in slums. Data were collected in two slum communities, in Lagos, through in-depth interviews and focus groups discussion. This study shows that land allocation is done by the traditional heads, contrarily to the mandate of the Nigeria Land Use Act of 1978. Furthermore, there is a form of structural social capital through the presence of government registered community development associations in the slums; however, their activities, decision-making process and the perception of the residents’ towards their respective associations, differs. This led to differences in trust, social cohesion and bonding ties among residents of the slum, thereby influencing resilience to the threat of eviction in slums. Since community group associations, through the appointed executives, drive the efficient utilization of social capital in slums, this study therefore recommends their restructuring in order to support a sustainable solution to the threat of eviction in slums in Lagos.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Social Capital: Higher Resilience in Slums in the Lagos Metropolis

et al. 2021

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…This is as a result of frequent flooding because of the area (McGranahan et al, 2007). Also, Ige and Nekhwevha (2014) found that most of the buildings are rusty and shanty with low heights built on wooden plies and bamboos. When it rains, the roads become soggy and not "motorable".…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Urban poverty is a harsh reality for people living in crowded informal settlements around coastal cities (Glavovic and Boonzaier, 2007). Access to basic facilities is sparingly made available; poor sanitation practices are common, crowded rooms; epileptic power supply among others characterizes the environment (Simon et al, 2013;Ige and Nekhwevha, 2014). All these prove that poverty in urban slums is manifested from a multi-dimensional angle.…”

Section: Ijdi 202mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…All these prove that poverty in urban slums is manifested from a multi-dimensional angle. Although some researchers have attempted examining the nature of deprivation suffered by Lagos State slum dwellers (Akinwale et al, 2013;Ige and Nekhwevha, 2014;Simon et al, 2013), however, to the best of my knowledge, none has been able to approach the study from an analytical approach by calculating the poverty index of the slums. Assigning appropriate weights to various poverty dimensions and developing an MPI that is peculiar to Lagos slums is thus, a welcome development.…”

Section: Ijdi 202mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Examining the living conditions in slums, Ige and Nekhwevha (2014) focused on urban coastal slums and generally observed that the slums were inhabited by low-income groups. The environmental condition is also appalling as the land is swampy with unpredictable distribution of sediments most often encountered on the surface.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 2 more Smart Citations

Fuzzy set approach to measuring urban poverty: a case of Lagos State slums

Popogbe

Akinleye

Oke

2021

IJDI

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Purpose This paper aims to measure multi-dimensional poverty in Lagos State slums. This study is relevant because slums are becoming a present-day reality for urban cities and it is now paramount to understand the dynamics of deprivations suffered under various dimensions in the slums. Design/methodology/approach A multi-stage sampling technique is used to sample 400 respondents from five slums (Makoko, Iwaya, Ilaje, IjoraBadia and Amukoko) in Lagos State and information have gotten using a structured questionnaire. The fuzzy set approach to measuring multi-dimensional poverty index (MPI) is used in estimating the MPI for the slums. Findings The findings from the study show that although all the slums have varying MPI; however, the average MPI for the slums is 0.49. Further findings show that majority of the households are largely deprived in the education dimension, proceeded by the living standards dimension and finally, health dimension. Research limitations/implications The current study focused on a few selected slums in Lagos State and findings show that it may be erroneous to absolutely adopt policy implications derived for other major slums in cities around the world. Originality/value This study advances the frontier of slum studies in Nigeria by following an analytical path in understanding the degree of poverty in the slums.

show abstract