Lessons from India’s Basic Services for the Urban Poor programme

This briefing examines the implementation of this programme in 5 Indian cities

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2015
Country:
India
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Infrastructure, Social Change
Authors:
Mitlin, D., Thapa, R.

Abstract

This briefing presents research into the effectiveness of India’s Basic Services for the Urban Poor (BSUP) programme. It examines the implementation of BSUP in five different Indian cities. Security of tenure, universalised services and institutionalised community participation are found to be key to successful inclusive urban development. These findings provide useful lessons for urban policy in India and elsewhere.

Citation

Mitlin, D.; Thapa, R. ESID Briefing No. 13. Lessons from India’s Basic Services for the Urban Poor programme. Effective States and Inclusive Development Research Centre (ESID), University of Manchester, Manchester, UK (2015) 7 pp.

ESID Briefing No. 13. Lessons from India’s Basic Services for the Urban Poor programme

Published 1 January 2015
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