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    Voices of the poor: access to urban land

    Urban LandMark, 2010
    In 2007 Urban LandMark undertook a series of consultations as part of the Voices of the Poor project. Four workshops were held in Cape Town, Pietermaritzburg, Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg. The workshops were attended mostly by civil society organisations as well as NGOs.
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    Formal residential markets in urban areas

    Urban LandMark, 2011
    Property market is functioning well for those who are able to participate in it, but for poorer people, for whom the critical requirement of affordability is a barrier, the formal market is not easily accessed. This case study examines the formal urban land and property market in South Africa, its institutions, “rules of the game” and functioning.
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    A long way home: following 26 years of core housing consolidation and the struggle to achieve a sense of dignity

    Urban LandMark, 2013
    The “core housing” concept originated in the 1950s, and has been implemented later in South Africa. This article aims to explore to what extent the South African government’s approach to providing core housing addresses the relevant demands in the context of rapid urbanisation.
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    Home based entrepreneurs: research findings and recommendations

    Urban LandMark, 2006
    The Entrepreneurial sector in South Africa is seen as a critical component in addressing the fundamental issues of unemployment and poverty, as well as contributing to meaningful Black Economic Empowerment. This is very evident with the Home Based Entrepreneurs though low rates of entrepreneurship are still occurring.
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    Consolidate analysis of research into small scale landlords and home based entrepreneurs

    Urban LandMark, 2006
    Since the formation of the Government of National Unity in 1994, there have been significant strides towards the transformation of the lives of ordinary South Africans.
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    Overview of urban land as a commodity in South Africa: research findings and recommendations

    Urban LandMark, 2007
    Urban land can be defined as a commodity that is traded or as a right that is used to obtain access to urban amenities. Both are important components of urban land. Land is considered to be a commodity when it is bought and sold freely and a right to which all members of society should have access whether they are rich or poor.
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    Small scale landlords: research findings and recommendations

    2006
    Small Scale Landlords make a significant contribution to the South African economy. They provide a range of accommodation types for approximately 15% of all South African households (1,85 million households). 60% of this stock (1,1 million households) comprises Household Rental including both formal and informal units located in backyards.
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    Making urban land markets work better in South African cities and towns: arguing the basis for access by the poor

    Urban LandMark, 2007
    Contemporary and historical state interventions in South African cities and towns have distorted urban land markets affecting especially the poor. Although partly underpinned by a formidable land administration system and a strong land rights base, South African cities and towns continue to manifest the historic inequality of class and race in their spatial land use and ownership patterns.
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    Voices of the poor: literature review

    Urban LandMark, 2007
    The topic of access to urban land for the poor in South Africa is a very complex one as a number of factors impact on the urban poor’s ability to access urban land. This literature review is sought to capture some of the most important debates and issues with regards to the question of access to urban land.
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    Voices of the poor: community perspectives on access to urban land

    Urban LandMark, 2007
    The information in this brochure is taken from an analysis of the perspectives and experiences of civil society organisations about access to urban land by the poor. This was based on a series of workshops undertaken for Urban LandMark.

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