BASELINE EVALUATION OF IS TARGETED FOR UPGRADE_REPORT 28-01-20221

Summary

This comprehensive report, "Baseline Evaluation of Informal Settlements Targeted for Upgrading in the 2019-2024 MTSF", prepared by Dataworld (Pty) Ltd. for South Africa's Department of Human Settlements, assesses the implementation and effectiveness of the Upgrading of Informal Settlements Programme (UISP). It examines the methodologies used for selecting settlements, the institutional arrangements, and the level of community involvement in upgrading initiatives. The evaluation identifies key challenges faced by informal settlements, such as insecure land tenure and inadequate basic services, while also highlighting funding mechanisms and providing recommendations for future improvements in upgrading efforts across the country.