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Reflecting on our origins
As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we would like to share a reflection of one of our founding members, Edgar Pieterse. He offered this on the occasion of Isandla Institute’s 10th anniversary, but it still offers valuable insights into the rationale for Isandla Institute and the organisation’s work in the first decade of its existence.
Sustainable homes: Alternative building technologies for low-carbon affordable housing construction
Many people live in unsafe informal structures which disproportionately expose them to climate change impacts, while the construction sector is among the largest emitters of greenhouse gases. This paper looks at how ABTs can be a game changer for affordable housing that is safe, dignified, climate-resilient and potentially low-carbon, and their great potential for job creation.
About Us
Isandla Institute is a key role player in the local governance sector, an important analytical voice on urban development issues, a convener of spaces of dialogue on urban citizenship, a producer of quality research, and a thought leader on issues such as informal settlements upgrading, urban governance and local level planning systems
Key Focus Areas
Urban Land
Promoting planning frameworks and land management systems that advance urban spatial transformation, the social function of and sustainability development.
Urban Governance
Promoting accountable, democratic, responsive, integrated and resilient systems of governance, as well as citizen agency in place making.
Urban Livelihoods
Contributing to systems, processes, policies and planning that enable endogenous development, meaningful work and sustainable livelihoods.