Evaluation of equity in informal land development systems in two Nigerian cities

Gyau, KAB; Booth, CA

Abstract

The informal land development system in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is perceived to promote equity and could be leveraged to support sustainable urban development and management. However, scanty empirical evidence exists on the extent of the system’s provision of equity to support policy formulation and practice in the region. Based on stakeholder workshops, focus group discussions and questionnaire surveys, this study analyses the system’s provision of equity in Nigeria. The study finds all categories of people undertake informal developments. Consistent with literature, this finding reflects wide patronage of the informal land development system and its relevance. Nevertheless, contrary to the existing perception, the system’s provision of equity is low. The study recommends for the institution of pro-poor and gender sensitive land development and management policies and programmes to increase the levels of equity to support the achievement of the country’s sustainable urban development and management agenda.

Citation

Gyau, K., & Booth, C. (2020). Evaluation of equity in informal land development systems in two Nigerian cities. Journal of Urban Planning and Development, 146(4), 04020037. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29UP.1943-5444.0000609

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: May 11, 2020
• Online Publication Date: Aug 18, 2020
• Publication Date: Dec 1, 2020
• Deposit Date: May 11, 2020
• Publicly Available Date: Aug 27, 2020
• Journal: Journal of Urban Planning and Development
• Print ISSN: 0733-9488
• Electronic ISSN: 1943-5444
• Publisher: Coasts, Oceans, Ports and Rivers Institute
• Volume: 146
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 04020037
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29UP.1943-5444.0000609
• Publisher URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)UP.1943-5444.0000609
• Related Public URLs: https://ascelibrary.org/journal/jupddm
• Additional Information: Access Information : This material may be downloaded for personal use only. Any other use requires prior permission of the American Society of Civil Engineers. This material may be found at https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)UP.1943-5444.0000609