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Brick by brick: Transforming relations between local government and the urban poor in Zimbabwe
Posted on: 6 May 2014
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This paper explores how the Zimbabwe Homeless People’s Federation has built a working partnership with the City of Harare that has led to more inclusive, pro-poor, urban development. It considers how precedent-setting initiatives around community-led settlement upgrading and innovative funding mechanisms for upgrading have not only leveraged practical gains, in the form of improved housing and basic service provision, but have also been instrumental in the strengthening of this collaborative partnership. ZHPF have also pursued city-wide profiling and an alternative incremental approach to development in order to achieve strategic gains such as pro-poor policy and legal reforms.
The Greater China Update: 1st Quarter 2014
Posted on: 6 May 2014
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Facing a challenging economic environment, the tourism markets in Greater China were able to catch a breath at the end of 2013; only Hong Kong remained under pressure.
Middle East Hotel Survey 2014 edition fast forward and rewind
Posted on: 6 May 2014
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In 2013, the Middle East region continued to witness turmoil & instability, at the same time, it achieved historical milestones. While some of the countries endure chaos, others manage to capitalize on their stability, reporting unprecedented growth.
How to win the argument on climate change: a five-point plan
Posted on: 6 May 2014
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A new paper by Simon Maxwell, Executive Chair of Climate Development & Knowledge Network offers a five-point plan on how to win the public and policy argument on climate change.
Economic impact assessment of climate change in key sectors in Nepal
Posted on: 6 May 2014
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This report on the economic impacts of climate change on Nepal’s water, energy and agriculture sectors aims to encourage action on resilience and echoes messages from the IPCC’s Fifth Assessment Report.
Where is housing heading? So what’s not to like about social renting?
Posted on: 6 May 2014
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The latest paper in a series of policy discussions, published by the Chartered Institute of Housing, on the key issues facing housing over the next five years. The author of this paper argues that reinventing social housing could bring about huge benefits.
Apps for visiting Europe
Posted on: 2 May 2014
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VisitEurope Magazine for May 2014 outlines some of the tops apps for travelling in Europe.
Smaller housing associations’ capacity to develop new homes
Posted on: 2 May 2014
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This report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation considers the capacity of smaller housing associations to develop new homes and their ability to utilise this capacity to provide significant growth. Some commentators have said that the major unused capacity to develop new homes in the housing association sector is among smaller associations. There is a lack of hard evidence to support or deny the claims and the research for this report was therefore designed to consider this issue. The resulting report focuses on: current development and growth of smaller associations; financial analysis to consider potential unused capacity; and barriers to smaller associations utilising their capacity. There is a lack of evidence about smaller housing associations’ capacity and how they can use it to develop new homes. This report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation presents clearer indications of any potential unused capacity and identifies barriers to associations using it effectively.
Aspects of Leisure: Spring 2014
Posted on: 2 May 2014
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With a focus on caravan parks, golf courses, holiday cottage complexes, hotels and pubs, the latest edition of Aspects of Leisure highlights the growing positive sentiment in the leisure sector with improved trading levels and increased capital value.
Climate-proofing the populations of the poorest cities is currently impossible
Posted on: 2 May 2014
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This blog considers what can be done to protect cities in developing countries from the ravages of climate change.
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