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Community-Led Urban Upgrading and Slum Governance Training Course

Community-Led Urban Upgrading and Slum Governance Training Course

Foundation | 5 days | Face to Face / Online / Elearning | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title Community-Led Urban Upgrading and Slum Governance Training Course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Centre
Duration 5 days
Target Industries
Target Job Roles
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 3,000/KES 198,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual) USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Course Overview
This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to support community-led urban upgrading initiatives and effective governance of informal settlements. Emphasis is placed on participatory approaches, inclusive planning, and sustainable development to improve living conditions, tenure security, and social inclusion in slum areas.

Duration

5 Days

Target Audience

  • Local government officials and urban planners

  • Community leaders and representatives from informal settlements

  • NGOs and civil society organizations working in urban development

  • Development practitioners and social workers

  • Housing policy makers and advocates

Personal Impacts

  • Enhanced understanding of community-led development principles and participatory planning

  • Improved facilitation skills to engage marginalized urban communities

  • Increased ability to advocate for tenure security and improved living conditions

  • Strengthened knowledge of sustainable urban upgrading practices

Organizational Impacts

  • Improved capacity to support and implement community-led upgrading projects

  • Strengthened partnerships between governments, communities, and NGOs

  • Enhanced governance mechanisms in informal settlements

  • More effective policy development for inclusive urban development

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the concepts and importance of community-led urban upgrading and slum governance.

  • Facilitate participatory planning and community engagement processes.

  • Design and implement sustainable upgrading projects addressing tenure security and service delivery.

  • Address social inclusion and equity in informal settlement governance.

  • Develop monitoring and evaluation systems for urban upgrading initiatives.

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Course Modules

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Community-Led Urban Upgrading

  • Concepts and approaches to urban upgrading

  • Role of communities in informal settlement development

  • Case studies of successful community-led upgrading projects

  • Group discussion: Challenges and opportunities in slum upgrading

Module 2: Participatory Planning and Community Engagement

  • Tools and techniques for participatory urban planning

  • Stakeholder mapping and inclusive engagement

  • Conflict resolution and consensus building in communities

  • Practical exercise: Facilitating a community planning workshop

Module 3: Tenure Security and Legal Frameworks

  • Understanding land tenure issues in informal settlements

  • Legal frameworks and policies supporting tenure security

  • Strategies for regularization and upgrading without displacement

  • Role play: Negotiating tenure security with stakeholders

Module 4: Service Delivery and Infrastructure Upgrading

  • Planning and implementing basic services (water, sanitation, roads, electricity)

  • Sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions

  • Financing models for community-led upgrading

  • Case study: Innovative service delivery models in slums

Module 5: Governance, Monitoring, and Evaluation

  • Strengthening local governance and community institutions

  • Monitoring and evaluating upgrading projects

  • Ensuring sustainability and scalability

  • Workshop: Developing an M&E framework for urban upgrading initiatives

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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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