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Growing population: The world population reached 6 billion in 1999 and at the current rate and will have 7 billion people soon after the year 2010. The overwhelming share of world population growth is taking place in developing countries (89.9% in 1970-80; 92.2% in 1980-90; 95.2% in 1990-2000 and 97.6% in 2000 -2010). The population of developing countries has more than doubled in 35 years, growing from 1.89 billion in 1955 to 4.13 billion in 1990 (Karl, 2000).
Migration is one of the problems in developing countries. Rural underdevelopment encourages people to search for better opportunities elsewhere. The significant proportions of population increases in the developing countries have been absorbed by urban areas i.e. 83% in 2000-10. Urban settlements in developing countries are at present growing five times as fast as those in the developed countries.
Shelter as a livelihood: Access to safe and healthy shelter is essential to a person's physical, psychological, social and economic well being and is a fundamental part of basic livelihood. A safe home is a starting point for a family for further socio-economic development through social organization, education and employment It gives a feeling of security. Community relationship, which is the power and strength of any society, becomes stronger when people feel ownership in their house. However, greater numbers of population of the world lives eithe"
Bamboo Housing
HomeEcological Security | Economic Development | Livelihood Development | Outreach
Hot spots-->Publications | Technologies | People, activities, organisations | Bamboo Housing
Introduction
Some facts
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People
BAMBOO HOUSING
INTRODUCTION
Growing population: The world population reached 6 billion in 1999 and at the current rate and will have 7 billion people soon after the year 2010. The overwhelming share of world population growth is taking place in developing countries (89.9% in 1970-80; 92.2% in 1980-90; 95.2% in 1990-2000 and 97.6% in 2000 -2010). The population of developing countries has more than doubled in 35 years, growing from 1.89 billion in 1955 to 4.13 billion in 1990 (Karl, 2000).
Migration is one of the problems in developing countries. Rural underdevelopment encourages people to search for better opportunities elsewhere. The significant proportions of population increases in the developing countries have been absorbed by urban areas i.e. 83% in 2000-10. Urban settlements in developing countries are at present growing five times as fast as those in the developed countries.
Shelter as a livelihood: Access to safe and healthy shelter is essential to a person's physical, psychological, social and economic well being and is a fundamental part of basic livelihood. A safe home is a starting point for a family for further socio-economic development through social organization, education and employment It gives a feeling of security. Community relationship, which is the power and strength of any society, becomes stronger when people feel ownership in their house. However, greater numbers of population of the world lives eithe"
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ITDG helps people to use technology in the fight against poverty.
Facing the challenge of the tsunami disaster
The tsunami caused by the earthquake of 26 December caused massive devastation across south Asia, with poor people in coastal regions the most vulnerable. ITDG is directly engaged in immediate relief in Sri Lanka, and is now looking ahead to the rebuilding of communities and livelihoods. More ...
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ITDG is providing links to practical online resources on construction, fishing, water and sanitation.
The challenge of rebuilding ITDG's work to rebuild livelihoods in Sri Lanka and southern India
ITDG's response to the disaster A report from ITDG South Asia Director, Vishaka Hidellage
How you can help
Make Poverty History
ITDG is proud to be a member of the campaign to Make Poverty History. Part of the Global Call to Action against Poverty, this aims to end poverty by helping to bring about trade justice, more and better aid and the full and final cancellation of third world debt. More ...
Smoke: the killer in the kitchen
Smoke in the home from cooking on wood, dung and crop waste kills nearly one million children a year. This week UK International Development Secretary Hilary Benn supported ITDG's call for global action to save the lives of 1.6 million people lost each year to household smoke. Hil"
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ITDG helps people to use technology in the fight against poverty.
Facing the challenge of the tsunami disaster
The tsunami caused by the earthquake of 26 December caused massive devastation across south Asia, with poor people in coastal regions the most vulnerable. ITDG is directly engaged in immediate relief in Sri Lanka, and is now looking ahead to the rebuilding of communities and livelihoods. More ...
Technical information for reconstruction
ITDG is providing links to practical online resources on construction, fishing, water and sanitation.
The challenge of rebuilding ITDG's work to rebuild livelihoods in Sri Lanka and southern India
ITDG's response to the disaster A report from ITDG South Asia Director, Vishaka Hidellage
How you can help
Make Poverty History
ITDG is proud to be a member of the campaign to Make Poverty History. Part of the Global Call to Action against Poverty, this aims to end poverty by helping to bring about trade justice, more and better aid and the full and final cancellation of third world debt. More ...
Smoke: the killer in the kitchen
Smoke in the home from cooking on wood, dung and crop waste kills nearly one million children a year. This week UK International Development Secretary Hilary Benn supported ITDG's call for global action to save the lives of 1.6 million people lost each year to household smoke. Hil"
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