Megaslumming - A Journey Through sub-Saharan Africa's Largest Shantytown - STWR - Share The World's Resources
In the words of STWR
"The existing model of development is not working. Despite the escalating food, financial and climate crises, the G8 and other wealthy nations continue to prioritise economic growth and profit over securing basic human needs. Only a small minority benefit from a global economy based on self-interest and competition...Sharing is not an ‘ism’ or an ideology but a natural law of economy – a simple process that, when implemented globally, can ensure that basic human needs are universally secured"
www.stwr.org
Completely Blown away by this Public Debate/Conference on "Slums" or "Informal settlements" (apparently you have to be careful in the context you use the word "Slum"). Eye opening on Informal settlements in Sub Sarahan Africa - "Kenya's Kibera" was the focus point. As always, in the midst of such, amazing stories always turn up!!!
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