Abstract
Brazil has a shortage of seven million housing units, made greater by the large proportion of households living in informal housing. Historical political and economic ideological developments have had a profound impact on housing in the country. The political trajectory, rapid socio-cultural transformation from rural to urban society, economic development and institutional changes have all contributed to the state of housing. This chapter presents a comprehensive review of housing in Brazil and critically analyzes housing outcomes and institutions. What is important in the case of Brazil is that the country’s institutional capacity to provide housing and the development of housing programs and supporting legislation at state and municipal levels have improved over time. New programs allocating subsidies for the poor have been set up. Legal, technical, and institutional capabilities have been enhanced and public participation plays a greater role in the allocation of funds for the poor. These measures ensure that social housing policy now contributes more strongly toward enhancing living conditions in the country.
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Tiwari, P., Rao, J., Day, J. (2016). Brazil’s Tryst with Housing. In: Development Paradigms for Urban Housing in BRICS Countries. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-44610-7_2
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