Participatory approaches for planning and construction-related assistance in settlement upgrading and expansion: the roles of tripartite actors and other stakeholders

David G. Williams

ILO Working Papers from International Labour Organization

Abstract: Considers the role of informal settlements in supporting employment, expanding opportunities for income generation, and proper housing. Highlights the potential of trade unions, cooperatives and employer associations, to collaborate with informal sector groups, local governments and community based organizations in the upgrading of slums and the development of new settlements.

Keywords: housing needs; housing policy; social dialogue; slum; informal workers; housing cooperative; community participation; trade union role.; employers role; besoins de logement; politique du logement; dialogue social; bidonville; travailleurs informels; coopérative de logement; participation de la communauté; rôle du syndicat; rôle des employeurs; necesidades de vivienda; política de vivienda; diálogo social; barrio de tugurios; trabajadores informales; cooperativa de vivienda; participación comunitaria; papel del sindicato; papel de los empleadores (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 54 pages
Date: 2007
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