Ten questions on slums and Slum rehabilitation in African countries - A case for well-being and equity in sustainable development
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: According to estimates by UN-Habitat, 265 million people in sub-Saharan Africa were living in slums in 2022, the highest rate in the world. Slum rehabilitation is an urbanisation and sustainable development challenge in developing nations, especially in African countries. This article addresses some common questions about when slums and slum rehabilitation relate to well-being and equity in sustainable development. The study discussed the concept of slums and their rehabilitation, the hazards present in slums, the effects on the quality of life (QoL), the overall well-being of residents, and equity in sustainable development. The study answered the relationship between urbanisation and slum development within the framework. The idea of slums and slum rehabilitation in African countries, by improving slum dwellers’ well-being and equity in sustainable development, has become a global research and development goal. It aligns with SDGs 1, 3, and 11. By presenting several precautions to prevent slum formation and by leveraging opportunities, the concept of slum rehabilitation can sustainably address and mitigate the challenges of slums, poverty, well-being, and equity in our diverse and ageing African society.
Language: English
Subfield: Urban Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,180
OpenAlex ID: W7165014455