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Effective Community Development In Informal Settlements Through Analysis Of The Kibera Slum In Kenya, Chloe Powell
Effective Community Development In Informal Settlements Through Analysis Of The Kibera Slum In Kenya, Chloe Powell
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Many people have a heart for those living in poverty, but very few have a mind for how to fight poverty well, according to Harvard University Professor Michael Fairbanks. The Kibera slums in Kenya is no exception to the plethora of challenges informal settlements face concerning development, including a lack of security of tenure, corruption, an unhealthy business environment, and a lack of jobs. Kibera has been the subject of numerous studies and development efforts throughout the years and has faced a long history of failed government interventions. In 2020, Kenya received almost $4 billion from the U.S. in official …