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Overview of Kenyan Government Initiatives in Slum Upgrading: The Case of KENSUP and KISIP Projects

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: The goal of this paper is to explore the slum upgrading processes: the implementation of the Kenyan KENSUP project, associated successes and failures, and to draw possible lessons that can be learned from the initiative. The study utilized field work desk reviews to gather relevant information regarding slum upgrade processes in Kenya. The criteria used in the review process entailed exploring the context in which the KENSUP upgrading project was implemented, focusing on the legal frameworks, process of implementation, achievements, results, setbacks and failures in the processes in order to draw lessons for future programmes.

Source: Hungarian Journal of African Studies / Afrika Tanulmányok

DOI: 10.15170/at.2021.15.3.3

Authors: Dániel Solymári, Janet Mangera, Ráhel Czirják, István Tarrósy

Institutions: University of Pecs, Multimedia University of Kenya

Language: English

Topic: Urban and Rural Development Challenges

Subfield: Urban Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4200283103

FWCI: 1.417

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