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Urban Restructuring in Mauritania
This lecture discusses a concrete example of urban restructuring in Mauritania, focusing on the positive and negative elements of the program, the importance of political decisions, the challenges of preparation, the need for community involvement, and the impact on poverty alleviation. The speaker emphasizes the importance of high-level political support, long-term planning, community engagement, and the integration of housing programs to transform neighborhoods gradually. The lecture also addresses the difficulties in evaluating the success of such programs and the lessons learned for future urban projects.