Housing Market Dynamics in Africa
Issa Faye
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Description for Housing Market Dynamics in Africa
Hardback. Num Pages: 44 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; KFFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. .
This open access book utilizes new data to thoroughly analyze the main factors currently shaping the African housing market. Some of these factors include the supply and demand for housing finance, land tenure security issues, construction cost conundrum, infrastructure provision, and low-cost housing alternatives. Through detailed analysis, the authors investigate the political economy surrounding the continent’s housing market and the constraints that behind-the-scenes policy makers need to address in their attempts to provide affordable housing for the majority in need. With Africa’s urban population growing rapidly, this study highlights how broad demographic shifts and rapid urbanization are placing enormous pressure ... Read more
This open access book utilizes new data to thoroughly analyze the main factors currently shaping the African housing market. Some of these factors include the supply and demand for housing finance, land tenure security issues, construction cost conundrum, infrastructure provision, and low-cost housing alternatives. Through detailed analysis, the authors investigate the political economy surrounding the continent’s housing market and the constraints that behind-the-scenes policy makers need to address in their attempts to provide affordable housing for the majority in need. With Africa’s urban population growing rapidly, this study highlights how broad demographic shifts and rapid urbanization are placing enormous pressure ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2018
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781349951208
SKU
V9781349951208
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Issa Faye
Issa Faye is Manager of the African Development Bank’s Research Division. He previously worked for the World Bank’s Research Department and Rural Development Network of the Africa Region in Washington, DC, USA. He has lectured at the University of Auvergne, France, where he received a PhD in Economics from the Centre for Studies and Research on International Development. El-Hadj M. ... Read more
Reviews for Housing Market Dynamics in Africa
“This book brings a welcome contribution to the field of housing market dynamics in Africa. The book provides an excellent compilation of the dynamics, policies and debates central to understanding housing markets, in a context where the evidence is often incoherent or anecdotal. ... the book is a must-read for both academics and policymakers. The book is available as an ... Read more