Improving Shanty Towns

Question 1

who is trying and helping to improve the conditions in squatter settlements

Answer 1

local communities, charities and government departments

Question 2

what can improving the condition of the shanty towns also do

Answer 2

improve the residents’ quality of life

Question 3

explain how site and service schemes will help to improve shanty towns

Answer 3

These give 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. People build their own homes using money from a low-interest loan.

Question 4

explain how self-help schemes will help to improve shanty towns

Answer 4

These give people the tools and training to improve their homes. Low-interest loans may be used to help people fund these changes. People may be given legal ownership of the land.

Question 5

explain how rural investment will help to improve the shanty towns

Answer 5

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.