4. Health and Livelihoods Post-Tsunami

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are informal settlements?

   Hint

   Think about areas without legal ownership.

2. 2.

   Why might residents stay in a vulnerable area?

   Hint

   Consider why someone might not move.

3. 3.

   What is one major reason people remain in informal settlements?

   • Economic Stability
   • Natural Beauty
   • Cultural Tradition

   Hint

   Think about finances.

4. 4.

   True or False: Community involvement in upgrading informal settlements is unnecessary.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider why people need to be involved.

5. 5.

   Design a community-based program aimed at upgrading an informal settlement. What steps would you take to ensure all community members are involved?

   Hint

   Think about how you would gather input from different community members.

6. 6.

   Analyze a case where regulations hindered the upgrading of an informal settlement. Discuss potential resolutions.

   Hint

   Consider examples of regulatory challenges discussed in class.