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The experience of the Community Organizations Development Institute in Thailand

The experience of the Community Organizations Development Institute in Thailand The Community Organizations Development Institute (CODI) in Thailand plays a pivotal role in enhancing the capabilities of communi...

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Slums in India: Addressing the Housing Crisis

Slums in India: Addressing the Housing Crisis The document titled “Slums in India: Addressing the Housing Crisis” provides an in-depth analysis of the challenges and potential solutions related to ...

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Deepening Community Welfare in Thailand

Deepening Community Welfare in Thailand The document “Deepening Community Welfare in Thailand” by Somsook Boonyabancha outlines the evolution and significance of community-based welfare systems in T...

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A Decade of Change: From the Urban Community Development Office (UCDO) to the Community Organizations Development Institute (CODI) in Thailand

A Decade of Change: From the Urban Community Development Office (UCDO) to the Community Organizations Development Institute (CODI) in Thailand The document “A Decade of Change: From the Urban Community De...

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Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar MPMG Scheme Pakistan

Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar MPMG Scheme Pakistan The Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar (MPMG) scheme is a significant initiative by the Government of Pakistan aimed at addressing the country’s housing crisis, particula...

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Pakistan: Selected Issues

Pakistan: Selected Issues Pakistan is entering 2025 with a mix of challenges and opportunities, shaped by its political landscape, economic conditions, and foreign relations. The country has recently expe...

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Housing Supply, House Prices, and Monetary Policy

Housing Supply, House Prices, and Monetary Policy The document titled “The Housing Supply and Demand Mismatch and Its Relationship with House Prices” provides an in-depth analysis of the dynamics be...

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Housing Planning for Lower Income Cities with Sustainable Development Approach in Mehregan Township of Mashhad Metropolis

Sustainable Housing Solutions: Transforming Mehregan Township for Low-Income Communities Housing is a fundamental component of urban development and sustainability, significantly influencing the quality of life...

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The urban requirements and challenges for Pakistan

What are urban requirements and challenges for Pakistan? Urbanization has dramatically increased in Pakistan over the past few decades, and the socio-economic landscape is changing. At present, 40 percent of th...

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Housing Finance Prudential Regulations of SBP

State Bank of Pakistan – Prudential Regulations for housing finance The Regulations in summary: The “Housing Finance Prudential Regulations,” updated on April 18, 2017, by the State Bank of P...

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Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan Imran Khan gave the construction sector status to industry

PM Imran announces incentives for the construction sector, elevates it to industry Imran Khan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday elevated the status of the construction sector to that of an industry while anno...

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The Externality of Large-scale Affordable Housing Construction: Evidence from Iran

The Externality of Large-scale Affordable Housing Construction Affordable housing projects are thought to affect neighboring property values. Negative spillover effects are more likely in developing countries w...

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How modernization encounter tradition: Iranian Housing development in the second Palavi period in Tehran (1940-1970)

Iranian Housing development in the second Palavi period in Tehran Iranian domestic tradition such as privacy and hospitality plays a significant role in shaping the Iranian traditional housing. However, studies...

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Evaluation of Happy City Indicators in Affordable Housing Projects, Case Study: Mehr Housing Projects, Aftab Town, The City of Parand, Tehran, Iran

Evaluation of Happy City Indicators in Affordable Housing Projects This study aims to identify and evaluate the indicators of a happy city in affordable housing projects. The Aftab town in Tehran, Iran, has bee...

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Factors Affecting Housing Prices in Metropolitan Regions: The case of Tehran, 2021

Factors affecting housing prices in metropolitan regions In the early 1950s, the rapid growth of urban populations and migration increase (Ghaedrahmati‒Zarghamfard 2020) changed the pattern of human settlement ...

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Affordable Housing in India

Affordable Housing in India The document titled “Affordable Housing in India” provides a detailed examination of the challenges and opportunities within the affordable housing sector in India, focus...

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Affordable Housing Action Plan 2017-18 to 2019-20

Affordable Housing Action Plan 2017-18 to 2019-20 The document titled “Affordable Housing Action Plan 2017-2020” outlines a strategic framework aimed at addressing the critical issue of housing affo...

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Affordable and Special Needs Housing

Affordable and Special Needs Housing The document titled “Affordable and Special Needs Housing Guide” serves as a comprehensive resource aimed at addressing the pressing issue of housing affordabili...

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Albania’s Emerging Housing Market

Albania’s Emerging Housing Market The document titled “Albania’s Emerging Housing Market” provides a comprehensive analysis of the current trends and future projections within Albania&#8...

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National Strategies to Fight Homelessness and Housing Exclusion Albania

National strategies to fight homelessness and housing exclusion Albania The document titled “Homelessness and Housing Exclusion” by the European Social Policy Network (ESPN) provides an in-depth exa...

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International Urban Planning Workshop Tirana | Albania | 2020

International Urban Planning Workshop Tirana | Albania | 2020 The document titled “International Urban Planning Workshop: Tirana, Albania 2020” outlines a collaborative initiative aimed at addressin...