1.2. Community-Based Organizations and Policies

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are informal settlements?

   Hint

   Think about areas with little or no governmental support.

2. 2.

   Define tenure security.

   Hint

   Consider the stability it provides to residents.

3. 3.

   What is the primary challenge faced by many informal settlements?

   • Lack of legal recognition
   • Excessive governmental control
   • Abundant resources
   • High wealth distribution

   Hint

   Consider what contributes to a lack of infrastructure and services.

4. 4.

   True or False: Tenure security does not affect people's willingness to upgrade their homes.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the relationship between ownership and improvement.

5. 5.

   Analyze a case where community engagement positively impacted an urban upgrading project.

   Hint

   Consider specific examples such as local councils or feedback mechanisms.

6. 6.

   Discuss the potential negative repercussions when tenure security is lacking in informal settlements.

   Hint

   Reflect on how this instability affects community morale and development.