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ELEMENTS OF CONTEXT
HISTORY
DEMOGRAPHY
SOCIO-ECONOMICAL CONTEXT
HABITAT
HISTORY OF CITIES – HERITAGE
URBAN HOUSING
São Tomé and Principe has only one urban area, located north-east of the island. Its population is about 40% of the country. The island of Principe is obviously devoid of urban agglomeration, as defined e-Geopolis. (1)
RURAL HOUSING
Legal Aspects
RIGHT TO HOUSING
Since 1975 – Article 49 of the Constitution:
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1. Everyone has the right to housing and environment of human life and the duty to defend.
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2. It is incumbent upon the State to plan and execute an integrated housing policy plans in land.
Source: CETIM (publication COHRE) – Download the São Tome and Principe Constitution
FORCED EVICTION
LAND RIGHTS
LAND GRABBING
VULNERABLE GROUPS
SOME INTERESTING PRACTICES
Social and economic aspects
HOUSING MARKET
QUALITY OF HOUSING
INFORMAL HOUSING / SLUM / HOMELESS
ROLE OF PUBLIC AUTHORITIES
Cultural aspects – Religious – Symbolic
Environmental aspects
Bibliography & Sitography
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Country file Sao Tome et Principe on the Website e-Geopolis.