Examine the different shanty settlement improvement schemes in the Less Economically Developed World (LEDW). Evaluate each scheme using casestudy examples.

... Examine the different shanty settlement improvement schemes in the Less Economically Developed World (LEDW). Evaluate each scheme using casestudy examples. Shanty towns or squatter settlements consist of a collection of small, crude shacks made of discarded materials. They serve as habitations for poor people on the outskirts of towns especially in South America (Favelas), Asia (Busti) and Africa (Shanty towns). Shanty towns have few services and are usually heavily crowded. Several schemes have been developed to help improve them. These include self-help/ upgrading, site and service, co-operatives, high rise blocks and new settlements such as satellite towns. The simplest and most straightforward way of improving housing is known as Upgrading. This involves improving housing and facilities in already existing squatter settlements and is known as self help housing. The most important thing about this approach is the community spirit. There are three potential upgrading elements. Firstly, the provision of the basic services

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