Unit 2A - Urban Issues and Challenges - Improving quality of life of the urban poor

Question 1

Benefit of Local Authority Scheme? Examples

Answer 1

Large scale improvements; new roads, towns; shops, schools, high rise flats, industry to provide jobs etc.

Question 2

2 problems of Local Authority Scheme?

Answer 2

• may get rid of some businesses; pottery, recycling

- not the same society

Question 3

2 benefits of Self Help Scheme?

Answer 3

• people encouraged to help build their own homes by doing basic jobs
• encouraging improvements at low cost

Question 4

1 problem of Self Help Scheme?

Answer 4

Some people may be moved to another place in slums

Question 5

Benefit of Site and Service schemes?

Answer 5

Local authorities provide site for new building and set up basic services, own homes built using whatever materials they can afford at time

Question 6

Problem of Site and Service Schemes?

Answer 6

Relies heavily on people wanting to do it

Question 7

What is informal economy?

Answer 7

Includes employment that comprises work done without official knowledge of government and without paying taxes. Common in many LICs

Question 8

What is formal economy?

Answer 8

Refers to type of employment where people work to receive a regular wage and are assured certain rights. Wages are taxed

Question 9

Squatter settlements definition?

Answer 9

An area of poor-quality housing, lacking in amenities