African Urbanization: Informal Settlements Restructuring

This lecture covers the restructuring of informal settlements in African cities, focusing on the case of Pikine Irrégulier Sud in Senegal. It discusses the urbanization trend in Senegal, the housing deficit, and the existence of unhealthy housing conditions. The program for Pikine Irrégulier Sud includes drainage of flood-prone areas, road improvements, and the development of essential facilities to address the lack of basic infrastructure. The lecture also delves into the financing of the program, with the Senegalese government, the International Development Association (IDA), and the French Development Agency (AFD) being the main contributors.