81310033-Support to Integrated Urban Development in Namibia

(Namibian Census, 2023). In 2050 the urban population is projected by the World Bank to increase to 71%. Generally, towns are able to provide serviced land and housing for the very small middle- and upper-income groups, but struggle to cater for the majority of the population with low and ultra-low

incomes. Namibia has consequently witnessed the formation, expansion and densification of informal settlements for decades. It is estimated that nearly 40% of the entire population live in shacks without recognised land tenure and access