Download or read book Global Prospective and Strategies for Low-cost Housing. A Review written by R. C. Nivita and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2022 in the subject Engineering - Civil Engineering, grade: A, , language: English, abstract: The provided text discusses various aspects related to affordable housing, housing delivery alternatives, housing scarcity, land tenure, housing finance, urban planning, vocational and skill development in construction, real estate regulations, infrastructure development, and financing strategies. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive research and analysis to address housing challenges faced by low-income populations and marginalized communities. The text mentions the proportion of individuals residing in slums within Thailand, which is estimated to be 7%. It highlights the differences in economic prosperity and development between East Asian countries (such as China, Japan, and South Korea) and Southeast Asian countries. It also discusses the role of housing finance entities like Commercial Banks, Housing Banks, and Mortgage Institutions in different Asian countries.