Based on system theory and the configuration perspective, this study uses the panel data-
based qualitative comparison (PD-QCA) method in R and the panel data of the energy …

The growing scale of plastic pollution causes a devastating impact on the aquatic
ecosystem. The people largely depend on animal-based food for their protein requirements …

Mobilizing citizens in urban governance benefits both theory and practice. However, there
are growing challenges to the mobilizing effects of incentives like material rewards and …

While community vitality is of increasing importance, it remains understudied. This study
explores community vitality in informal settlements by turning to the concept of frugal …

Infrastructure investments, a core element of slum upgrading, play a role in improving the
livelihoods of over 1 billion slum residents globally. Established planning practices often …

Not all the challenges of informal settlement upgrading programmes can be anticipated from
the start. It calls for cumulative learning within the programme's timeline. This paper …

The current dimension of informal settlements in Maputo requires the definition of action
models framed by empirical evidence, taking advantage of pre-existing socio-spatial and …

Community land use planning must integrate plural and active participation, especially of
those who live there. However, this is difficult to achieve, mainly due to the heterogeneity of …

The provision of basic water and waste services, ie, water supply, sanitation, solid waste and
stormwater management, is essential for ensuring public and environmental health. These …

This study critically reviews 10 published case studies of the informal settlement upgrading
process to assess the role of Participatory Planning Approaches (PPAs) in addressing the …