squatter settlement improvement

squatter settlement improvement

1. aided self help scheme

   • self help gives people the tools and training they need to improve their homes. Low-interest loans may be used to help people fund these changes. People may also be given legal ownership of the land.

2. site and service schemes

   • This gives people the chance to rent or buy a piece of land. The land is connected to the city by transport links and has access to essential services for example water. People build their own homes using money from a low-interest loan.

3. rural investment

   • Improving the quality of life and creating greater opportunities in rural areas may prevent people from migrating to urban areas. Investment in rural areas may therefore help to improve conditions in the city as well.