Abstract
This paper analyzes three forms of low-income housing finance implemented in Central America: up-front and targeted state subsidies for mortgage finance to access new housing; small, repeated loans for incremental housing improvements; and co-financing methods for the introduction of infrastructure and basic services. It shows that technical assistance for self-help construction, when combined with sound inclusive financial methods, can open new opportunities to make land, shelter and services affordable to different urban poor sub-groups.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 13-30 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Environment and Urbanization |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Apr 2008 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Keywords
- Central America
- Co-financing
- Housing subsidies
- Microfinance
- Mortgaged loans
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