GUYANA – LATEST NEWS – 21 February 2016 – Kaieteur News
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- Govt. should take back lands illegally gifted to China Railway
- GFC treatment of local loggers disrespectful, disgraceful
- Police have irrefutable evidence against Gilhuys says ‘E’ Division Commander
- ‘De Professor’ is new Calypso Monarch
- Former AG calls for official release of Walter Rodney report
- Children’s Mashramani Costume Parade lights up GT
- Renowned Worldfolio highlights: Guyana is open for business!
- Overhead vehicle pass planned for Diamond intersection
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The Homeless in New York 2016 – By Dr. Dhanpaul Narine
The Homeless in New York 2016 – By Dr. Dhanpaul Narine
Homeless in New York
Housing is a visible manifestation of status. As the population increases so will the demand for adequate housing. In recent years planners and policymakers have come to realize that housing is more than the construction of buildings. It is the hub from which people are able to function, to make alliances and networks, to thrive and to reach their potential. In the developing world low-income housing has carved its way into cities and the slums. But whether it is in the city center or the periphery such housing is a dimension of urban poverty.
In 2007 human history witnessed a unique event: the world’s urban and rural population were equaled. According to the United Nations ‘ one out of every two people is a city-zen.’ In many Third World countries the poor house themselves, far removed from conventional approaches. Continue reading →
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