Summary

This upgrading project is based on the three principles of empowerment of the community, professionalization of the support agencies (in particular local agencies) and establishment of a partnership between beneficiaries, the government and collaborating NGOs. The project uses a new land management model, the "Community Land Trust" whose main thrust is to make land tenure for the targeted community sustainable and minimize negative effects of the land market on poor residents.

For further information:

Small Towns Development Project
smtowns@africaonline.co.ke

Objectives

Components

Lessons:
What worked and why?

What didn't work and why?

Tips:

The project offers tips on how to deal with absentee landlords and tenants when legalizing an informal area.

To Learn More:

See UNCHS 'Best Practices'