| Question | Answer | Description | Datasource and Evidence | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Are there budgetary or institutional capacity for participatory planning in informal settlements? | Partial Evidence | Without institutional capacity, it is unlikely that the city government will take participatory planning seriously. |
IDP 2017-2022 | 1,5% of USDG reserved for project management Some partnerships in place |
| Does the city government have partnerships in place with organisations that can facilitate community participation? | Strong Evidence | Partnerships with internal departments and councilors and/or external organisations might be required to facilitate participatory planning. |
IDP 2017-2022; BEPP 2019/2020 | Memorandum of Understanding with an NGO |
| Are there any other special arrangements in place to allow for participatory informal settlement upgrading? | Strong Evidence | Special arrangements might be required to deal with the contextual particularities of informal settlements in different locations. |
IDP 2017-2022; BEPP 2019/2020 | Sustainable Communities Working Group (considering new standards); re-blocking; new incremental housing typologies |