The Open Access Initiative demonstrates how structured data-sharing, anchored in public investment, can reduce information asymmetries in housing markets
Category case: Housing
From fragmented data to better service delivery. Strengthening data maturity in Local Government. Open Cities Lab
Open Cities Lab shows how stronger data governance and digital maturity can improve planning, finance and service delivery in cities.
Collaborative University Platforms for Urban Change: Lessons from the Education Collaborative
The Education Collaborative shows how universities can use hubs, peer learning and shared tools to strengthen capacity and graduate outcomes.
Courtyard Housing for Dignified Urban Density: Lessons from the ZIMA Homes Affordable Housing Pilot, Kenya
ZIMA Homes shows how courtyard-based mid-density housing can deliver affordable, climate-responsive and dignified urban living.
Community-Led Climate-Resilient Housing: The Roof Over Our Head (ROOH) Learning Labs
ROOH Learning Labs show how community-led, climate-resilient housing can be advanced through incremental upgrading, co-production and evidence.
The Integrated and Inclusive Infrastructure Framework (3IF) for Informal Settlement Upgrading in Kenya
Kenya’s 3IF guides inclusive informal-settlement upgrading through participatory planning, cross-sector coordination and resilient design.
Climate-Resilient, Low-Carbon Housing. Fiji’s Bamboo Construction Model
Fiji’s bamboo case shows how research, code reform, capacity building and champions can mainstream low-carbon, climate-resilient construction.
Governance-Driven Slum Upgrading: Lessons from Odisha’s JAGA Mission
Odisha’s JAGA Mission combined land rights, local governance and community participation to upgrade slums and improve services, dignity and inclusion.
Inclusive Rehousing and Land Value Capture: Delivering the Mpazi Redevelopment
Mpazi shows how inclusive rehousing, land value capture and blended finance can upgrade informal settlements without displacement.
Aligning Green Housing Supply and Finance: The Balwin–Absa Eco Home Loan
The Balwin–Absa case shows how green certification and preferential mortgages can align supply and demand for affordable, low-carbon housing.