Urban Informality

A paper presentation at a research forum organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO). Slides are available upon request.

Study supported by MIT D-Lab International Development Innovation Network (IDIN) and MIT GOV/LAB.

What is the role of urban informal housing (slums) in shaping the politics of public goods provision in the developing world? According to the UN, 881 million people, or 33% of global urban population, reside in slums, or urban informal settlements.