An Analysis of the Squatter Settlements Around Nazareth
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1998-05
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
Population growth, deterioration of rural invironments, migration and fast
urbanization rate affect the socio-economic development and settlement process of any
country. The growth of population in developing countries is closely related to the
pattern of population distribution in relation to the resource base, wh ich also affects
rural-to-urban migration and the urbanization process. Urban poverty, unemployment,
inadequate housing, and the prol iferation of squatter settlements along with other urban
problems, further aggravate the severity of urbanization problems in Third World
countries, including Ethiopia.
The malaise of rapid urbanization in many developing countries is evident in
rapid growing of unauthorized settlements, the deterioration in many public services, the
extreme shortage of housing, pressure on public facilities , and overcrowding in transport
and so forth . It is often accompanied by increased unemployment and a worsening of
income disparities. Urban growth, if not effectively managed, results in class conflicts,
frustration and hatred between "haves" and "have nots" which eventually can lead to
political upheaval and chaos.
This paper examines prob lems related to rapid urbanization, housing problems
and squatter settlements around Nazareth. It also considers the causes for the origin and
fast development of the squatter settlements with their future prospects.
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Squatter Settlements Around Nazar'eth