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Reasons for the growth of informal settlements in South Africa and around the world.
Include at least 10 of reasons why informal settlements develop. (2-3 pages)

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Factors contributing to the development of informal settlements globally and in South Africa.


Explanation:

Reasons for the growth of informal settlements:

  1. Lack of affordable housing options
  2. Insecure tenure rights
  3. Lack of access to basic services like water and sanitation
  4. Economic distress and poverty
  5. Rural-to-urban migration
  6. High levels of violence and crime
  7. Insufficient infrastructure in urban areas
  8. Conflict resolution through violence
  9. Asymmetrical growth patterns in cities
  10. Climate change effects like floods and droughts

Informal settlements, also known as shanty towns, slums, or squatter settlements, arise due to a combination of social, economic, and environmental factors.


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