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The result is a cycle of disinvestment and decay linked to public and
private poverty, which threatens livelihoods. These factors incubate
crime and violence, and contribute to social and economic ill-being of
residents in the inner city and adjoining areas. Governments, donors, and NGOs have tested a range of interventions with varying levels of success. The strategies evolved from sites and service projects, to slum upgrading, through to contemporary regulatory and institutional reforms. What strategy or mix of strategies can help to secure tenure, reduce the incidence of squatting, and reverse slum development? This report analyses the problems and efforts to address them in Jamaica and the global context. The evidence suggests the need for a mix of strategies and joint-up approaches between the state, private sector, NGOs, and communities. We find that a strong, reformed regulatory framework for land administration and management (to include participatory planning approaches), citizens’ access and use of information, CBO capability, and strong advocacy are critical for enabling access to secure tenure. This is a critical first step for reducing the incidence of squatting and renewing slum areas. More importantly, these are prerequisites for sustained urban poverty reduction, and inner city renewal. |
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