Continental shelter atlas for Africa

Abstract

This first Continental Shelter Atlas presents the key shelter sector indicators and related information for Africa. The aim of this Continental Shelter Atlas for Africa is to present the trends in performance of the shelter sector at the country and continental levels using shelter indicators and performance factors; Highlight the impacts of demographic growth and urbanization trends on the shelter sector, including a review and analysis of relevant socio-economic data at the country and continental levels; Show a comparative picture of the shelter and human settlements conditions in all African countries using maps, graphs, charts and other computer-aided graphics; and Outline cross-sectoral impacts of urban poverty, unemployment, environmental degradation and unsustainable development on the shelter sector. The format for the Atlas has been designed to facilitate understanding on a comparative basis at the country and regional levels. Each map is color-coded and supported with tables of indicators, statistics, bar and pie charts. The Alias is divided into six complementary sections each one addressing a specific set of issues.