| Author | Sanjeeva, Nishantha |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. HS-88-22 |
| Subject(s) | Public housing--Sri Lanka
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| Note | A Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for t he Award of the Degree of Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. HS-88-22 |
| Abstract | The emergence of strategies for housing t he poor in Sri Lanka has
evolved throughout the period after independence. The most recent periods
have shown t he dramatic changes in this regard . The IYSH Demonstration
Project which has emphasized t he people ' s role as a dominant feature has
been distinctive in this connection.
This study has investigated the process o f housing strategy followed
under t he IYSH Demonstration Project , taking on e of its prototype project s
as a case study . The development of housing conditions , infrastructure
and t he aspect of community involvement are investigated with a view to
evaluating the improvement that has taken place in the settlement . The
improvement in housing conditions and infrastructure has been prominent .
The support given by the government has played a dominant role in t his
regard . The avail ability of a householder information and training
component has made a considerable contribution to the improvement of the
conditions in the settlement. This type of assistance has its constraints
in assisting people in a settlement of this nature. People 's role can only
be reached fully if their economic condition permits them to render this .
Th<~ Community Development Councils have been found playing an important
role in the improvement work under the project. It has been found that
only those who are able to supplement the assistance given by the
government , have the full advantage of t he project. This situation has
affected t he work of Community Development Councils and the
Non -Governmental organizations as well, in continuing their work in the
settlement .
Recommendations include a special assistance programmed for the
poorest of poor , more than what is offered as a support. Here , the
importance of providing employment oriented training which should be
extensive and will eventually be helpful for the people is to be a
priority . There exits a necessity to further the development of
infrastructure with special reference to access roods and drainage . More
meaningful usage of CDCs in the project and making people more convinced
about their role , are also a distinct need . The co -operation with US Save
the Children Fund as t he Non-Governmental Organization in the area , is
also helpful in this regard. |
| Year | 1988 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. HS-88-22 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Human Settlement (HS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Sheng, Yap Kioe ;Amin, A.T.M. Nurul
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| Examination Committee(s) | Dias, Hiran D. ;Amin, A.T.M. Nurul; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Canadian International Development Agency; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1988 |