46-50 of 128 matching articles 5 20 100 All Legal battles and fraud claims stalling Kibera upgrade IRIN • 7 July 2010 Several months after residents of Kibera's 'Soweto East' settlement were decanted into temporary housing, the process of returning them to permanent housing is stalled by legal battles over ownership of the sites. Portrayal of slums won't deter investors; Nigerian govt needs to focus on policies for its own people Rolake Rosiji • 11 May 2010 Rolake Rosiji argues that the Nigerian government needn't worry about foreign investors' perceptions of slums, since this has not deterred investment in India and China. Violence against poor and marginalised women is violence against humanity Patricia Chaves and Suzana Maranhão • 7 March 2013 Patricia Chaves and Suzana Maranhão demonstrate how easily institutions can oppress the communities they should be protecting. How street vendors and urban planners can work together Sally Roever • 13 November 2012 Sally Roever shows how an inclusive attitude towards street vendors and an understanding of how they fit into the urban economy and streetscape has improved livelihoods dramatically. Renewing our mission: maintaining a critical perspective on cities Kerwin Datu • 14 October 2014 Founder and outgoing editor-in-chief Kerwin Datu reflects on our purpose in a changing media world. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
