Shanty town case study Flashcards
1
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Problems in shanty town
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- overcrowding
- overpopulation
- fires
- competition for jobs
- diseases
- lack of jobs
- infrastructure
2
Q
Things that help
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- site and service schemes
- self help schemes
- Rural investments
3
Q
What is a self service scheme?
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They 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 (eg water).
People build their own homes using money from a low-interest loan.
4
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What is self help scheme?
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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.
5
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What is rural investment?
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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.
