Daniel Debebe Asgelete

Squatter Settlements Along the River Banks of Addis Ababa: Causes and Effects Daniel Debebe Asgelete

Nowadays, the growth of urban squatter settlements is a particular challenge to developing countries. The shelter crisis experienced by many cities of the world are the result of rural- urban migration, rapid urbanization process, chronic shortage of low cost houses and accompanied basic social, physical infrastructure and services. The presence of squatter settlements is one indication of the extent of housing poverty in any country. It also indicates a crisis because it generally lacks the fundamental requirement of certainty of tenure. Especially, squatters situated along the river banks have suffered from various socio-economic and environmental problems. Besides, they are deprived of basic social and physical infrastructure. This book bridge the information gap regarding the general situation of river bank squatter settlements and especially useful for urban planners, geographers, policy makers and other professionals.