zambia national housing policy
NATIONAL HOUSING
POLICY
MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND HOUSING
LUSAKA, JANUARY 1996
FOREWORD
Since independence in 1964, several attempts have been made to draw up a comprehensive Housing Policy but, until now, no such policy has ever been formulated. The housing policy I am presenting to the nation provides a comprehensive assessment of the housing situation in the country. It also provides a vision for the development of adequate affordable housing for all 'income groups in the country.
This housing policy is the culmination of nation-wide consultations spearheaded by a
National Steering Committee comprising representatives from both the private and public sectors, chaired by Dr. G. A. C. Khonje, Commissioner of Town and Country
Planning. As part of the consultative process, workshops were conducted in each province and interested persons from all walks of life and stakeholders were invited to attend. The workshops led to the National Conference on housing held at Mulungushi
Conference Centre from 21st to 22nd March 1995.
This housing policy is essentially a people's policy. I would, therefore, like to take this opportunity to thank members of the Steering Committee and all those who participated, in one way or another and at one stage or another, in the formulation of this policy. It is my sincere hope that each one of us, individually and collectively, will give this document the attention it deserves and act on its recommendations.
I am certain that once the Government and the people of Zambia start implementing actions recommended in this policy document, people will start to see the beginning of a systematic provision of shelter to our population.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FOREWORD............................................................................................. ii
1.0 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................1
2.0 HOUSING AND MACRO-ECONOMIC
POLICY
MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND HOUSING
LUSAKA, JANUARY 1996
FOREWORD
Since independence in 1964, several attempts have been made to draw up a comprehensive Housing Policy but, until now, no such policy has ever been formulated. The housing policy I am presenting to the nation provides a comprehensive assessment of the housing situation in the country. It also provides a vision for the development of adequate affordable housing for all 'income groups in the country.
This housing policy is the culmination of nation-wide consultations spearheaded by a
National Steering Committee comprising representatives from both the private and public sectors, chaired by Dr. G. A. C. Khonje, Commissioner of Town and Country
Planning. As part of the consultative process, workshops were conducted in each province and interested persons from all walks of life and stakeholders were invited to attend. The workshops led to the National Conference on housing held at Mulungushi
Conference Centre from 21st to 22nd March 1995.
This housing policy is essentially a people's policy. I would, therefore, like to take this opportunity to thank members of the Steering Committee and all those who participated, in one way or another and at one stage or another, in the formulation of this policy. It is my sincere hope that each one of us, individually and collectively, will give this document the attention it deserves and act on its recommendations.
I am certain that once the Government and the people of Zambia start implementing actions recommended in this policy document, people will start to see the beginning of a systematic provision of shelter to our population.
ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
FOREWORD............................................................................................. ii
1.0 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................1
2.0 HOUSING AND MACRO-ECONOMIC