Building policy and institutional framework for housing

To foster this strategy at a national level the World Bank recommends the following actions. Do: balance public/private sector roles; create a forum for managing the housing sector as a whole; develop enabling strategies; monitor sector performance. Don't: engage in direct public housing delivery; neglect local government role; retain financially unsustainable institutions.

1. Strengthening shelter sector
2. Providing framework
3. Developing national shelter strategies

1. Reviewing housing laws and regulations
2. Providing larger houses
3. Creating multi-stakeholding forum for shelter
4. Coordinating public and private sector action for shelter

1. Structuring viable joint financing

1. Monitoring current performance
2. Ensuring full cost recovery
3. Balancing private and public sector roles

1. Neglecting local government