housing forum_16 march 2016_sizwe mxobo
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The role of the Urban Poor in upgradingCo-creating the future of
housing in SA 16 March 2016
Support OrganisationsCommunity Networks
SDI Tools…
SAVING
DATA COLLECTION
Upgrading: Learning by doing,
Duduza, Johannesburg Tiryville, Port Elizabeth
Community Construction, Mossel Bay Saving is the foundation
2013
5
104 Structures405 Residents
No Electricity
14 Chemical Toilets
2 taps
Mapping & Planning with CPUT, WPI & CORC
2015
Electricity poles
Access roads
Crèche
Building Partnerships: Municipality and other Organizations
Alliance engages City on first informal settlement upgrading projects in 2009 / 2010City adopts reblocking policy in 2013 City identifies partnership champion, joint partnership meetings & implementation with City and other partnersUpgrading in Flamingo catalysed partnership with ProvinceHabitat4Humanity, ECDC, TEL, CPUT, UCT, JAKUPA and others.
Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements
Challenges & Recommendations for Strengthening Partnerships
ChallengesMinimal Support from Municipalities Lack of trustLack of recognition of FEDUP/ ISN development projects by some councillorsLack of signed MoUs / MoAs, some without pledge / action / projects
RecommendationsEstablish consultative forums over and above IDPsSigned MoUs / MoAs need to be attached to projects and resourcesCollective Approach towards Habitat III
BUILDING STRONG SOCIAL MOVEMENT :
Beyond Reblocking
South African SDI Alliance
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