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Beyond materials: The construction process in space, time and culture in the informal settlement of Mathare, Nairobi
The informal settlements in the Global South, mostly comprising of inadequate building solutions, are growing rapidly, therefore calling for more sustainable construction interventions and upgrading strategies. Within this context, this study considers that appropriate construction strategies are capable of engaging with the local economy, affected by endemic poverty, therefore contributing to the improvement of the settlement's socio-economic and physical conditions at once.
A deeper understanding of the settlements construction process, actors, and key factors influencing material use, acceptance, and distribution, is therefore needed, and is here presented for the case of Mathare, in Nairobi. The study is based on field-based qualitative and quantitative data collection through semi-structured interviews and mapping, and through the adoption of methods as stakeholders analysis and supply chain mapping.
The following insights have emerged from the study:
1) different client groups have access to different building materials;
2) the distribution of materials inside the settlement is strictly related to stores and building sites accessibility;
3) the local adoption of materials is highly impacted by the availability of space both at the supplier store and on the building site;
4) contextual cultural factors can have a major role in the construction organization. as for the case of ethnicity influencing roles distributions in the construction sector.
The study insights are of relevance for the practice, specifically to inform project managers and policymakers involved in construction projects in the informal settlements about local material supply and demand constraints. Specifically, the study highlights the need to consider the availability of stocking space alongside the supply as well as on-site.
Finally, it shows the validity of adopting a mixed-methods approach, looking at the settlements through a socio-technical approach.
Development EngineeringEconomics, Econometrics and Finance-Economics, Econometrics and Finance (all)
CiteScore
4.90
自引率
0.00%
发文量
11
审稿时长
31 weeks
期刊介绍：
Development Engineering: The Journal of Engineering in Economic Development (Dev Eng) is an open access, interdisciplinary journal applying engineering and economic research to the problems of poverty. Published studies must present novel research motivated by a specific global development problem. The journal serves as a bridge between engineers, economists, and other scientists involved in research on human, social, and economic development. Specific topics include: • Engineering research in response to unique constraints imposed by poverty. • Assessment of pro-poor technology solutions, including field performance, consumer adoption, and end-user impacts. • Novel technologies or tools for measuring behavioral, economic, and social outcomes in low-resource settings. • Hypothesis-generating research that explores technology markets and the role of innovation in economic development. • Lessons from the field, especially null results from field trials and technical failure analyses. • Rigorous analysis of existing development "solutions" through an engineering or economic lens. Although the journal focuses on quantitative, scientific approaches, it is intended to be suitable for a wider audience of development practitioners and policy makers, with evidence that can be used to improve decision-making. It also will be useful for engineering and applied economics faculty who conduct research or teach in "technology for development."
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