Squatter developments house more than one-third of the urban population in developing countries. This work shows how geographic information systems (GIS) can be

"In recent years an extensive body of literature has emerged on the definition, measurement, and analysis of poverty. Much of this literature focuses on analyzi

In recent years an extensive body of literature has emerged on the definition, measurement, and analysis of poverty. Much of this literature focuses on analyzin

This is compounded by the lack of voice and influence that low income groups have in these official spheres.

Gecekondu settlements-or shanty towns-in large Turkish cities are mostly populated by low-income families, many of which have migrated from the villages of Cent