The State of Cities 2017 – Housing in Dhaka is the flagship report produced by BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD). The series has an overarching objective to strengthen evidence-based research in urban issues. This year’s report, the 6th report of the series, examines the housing sector in Dhaka city. Given the context of rapid urbanization in Dhaka and the subsequent pressure on housing, this report aims to highlight crucial aspects of the governance of the housing sector with a specific emphasis on formal housing. Analysis for this report was done using qualitative and quantitative research methods with primary data from the SOC Housing Survey 2017, as well as secondary data from key informant interviews. The study recommends strengthening the enforcement of existing rules and policies, formalization of tenancy agreements, the government can encourage bigger real estate companies to invest in less developed parts of the city through different financial incentives, develop a financing mechanism to assist real estate developers with project finance, promote regional development policies, and escalate the physical provision of housing at an affordable rate to improve housing condition.
Authors: Markony, Gazi Arafat Uz Zaman; Zahan, Iffat; Zillur, Kaneta; Hoque, Md. Mahan Ul; Hasan, Md. Mahbub; Hossain, Md. Shanawez; Islam, Mohammad Sirajul; Ahamed, Raihan; Talukder, Sumaiya Kabir; Aziz, Syeda Salina; Ahmed, Nazneen
Type: Report
Year: 2018
