(Municipal Institute of Learning (MILE) eThekwini Municipality, 2014) Municipal Institute of Learning (MILE) eThekwini Municipality
The purpose of this programme has been to understand and learn how the City of Sao Paulo has achieved breakthroughs, constructed, converted and manipulated their “favelas” that have grown exponentially in Brazil’s urban environment over the decades. The City of Sao Paulo and eThekwini Municipality have achieved important milestones with regards to the provision of housing. However, eThekwini’s emphasis has been providing housing units whilst the provision of social, recreational, public transport, cultural and economic facilities has not been satisfactory prioritised. Learning from the Sao Paulo experience will enhance eThekwini’s future efforts of upgrading informal settlements and transforming them into viable places to reside.