A government in a rapidly urbanising country is concerned about the growth of squatter settlements. They plan to implement a self-help scheme.

Which of the following best describes a self-help housing scheme?

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A government in a rapidly urbanising country is concerned about the growth of squatter settlements. They plan to implement a self-help scheme.

Which of the following best describes a self-help housing scheme?

Accepted Answer

Residents are provided with materials and technical support to improve their own homes — Award 1 mark for correct identification. Self-help schemes involve community participation and are more sustainable than top-down approaches. A is incorrect — this describes forced relocation. C and D are incorrect — these are top-down approaches without community involvement.

Answer

The government demolishes squatter settlements and relocates residents to new towns

Answer

Private developers build high-rise apartments to replace informal housing

Answer

Residents are provided with materials and technical support to improve their own homes

Answer

International organisations build prefabricated housing units for residents

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