Focusing on uplifting rural communities in developing economies, this book presents a comprehensive overview of innovative practices and ideas that have emerged over the past thirty years. It integrates insights from various disciplines to address challenges in rural planning, housing, and infrastructure development, offering practical solutions aimed at enhancing the quality of life in these areas.
Focusing on need-based infrastructure in rural areas, this book offers a new perspective on essential provisions for these communities. It serves as a critical resource for students in development, planning, and infrastructure courses, as well as for professionals and researchers engaged in international development and aid efforts. The insights provided aim to enhance understanding and improve strategies for rural development initiatives.
This book initiates a fresh discussion of affordability in rural housing, set in the context of the rapidly shifting balance between rural and urban populations. It provides a handy introduction to a body of knowledge serving 45% of the world's population, and how this differs from urban practice.