148459 HUMAN SETTLEMENT BOOK DRAFT TWO

Informal Settlements Upgrading T he Upgrading of Informal Settlements Programme (UISP) is one of the most important Programmes of Government. The Programme seeks to incrementally improve the living conditions of communities by providing secure tenure, access to emergency services as well as basic services and housing, which can provide a platform/foundation to households to improve their social and economic circumstances and promote sustainable livelihoods. The UISP has three main objectives – tenure security, health, and empowerment. Under the UISP, beneficiary communities must be involved throughout the project cycle to ensure that existing community networks are not compromised and to empower communities to take charge of their own settlements’ design standards and housing solutions. All members of the community, incluading those that do not qualify for subsidies, are included. The Programme therefore aims to bring about social cohesion, stability, and security in integrated developments.

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