The role of government and NGOs in slum development: the case of Dhaka City

Abstract

This article addresses the situation of slums in Dhaka City in relation to government and NGO mechanisms and priorities for slum development and upgrading. It concludes with specific suggestions for better slum management in the Bangladesh capital.

Keywords:

• Environment
• Governance and public policy
• South Asia

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Enamul Habib

Enamul Habib is currently a Senior Assistant Secretary in the Bangladesh Civil Service (Administration). This article was written in part-fulfilment of the Master of Public Policy (MPP) Program at the National University of Singapore. The views and opinions are those of the author alone.