In this edition we talk about the importance of savings schemes in slums, and the why slum dwellers should be involved in decisions around design and affordability of upgrading projects. This is a part of the “Finance Plus” approach of SUF – it is...

The Slum Upgrading Facility has had a busy first quarter, building and detailing SUF finance facilities in Ghana, Indonesia and Sri Lanka in readiness to undertake lending and project monitoring. This is not an easy task. The lead article in this ...

For many people, buying a home is the most expensive purchase of their lives, and it requires a mortgage from the bank. But slum dwellers do not have access to formal credit for homes or home improvement. The Slum Upgrading Facility (SUF) Pilot Pr...