Behavioral & Cultural Patterns (B.C)s and Upgrading Informal Settlements in Greater Cairo Region

Abstract

In recent years, Egypt has confronted a gigantic problem, concerning the growth of slums and informal settlements in frequent districts all over the capital. Consequently, according to the report from the ministry of local development in 2007, the population of slums in greater Cairo region only reached 6.2 million, and the national level of the slums’ population reached 16 million, which is nearly 25% of the all over population of Egypt. Another study was done by David Sims proved that the actual percentage of Informal settlements’ population in GCR(Greater Cairo Region) in 2009 is about 63% of the whole population in the capital, which is considered an alarming issue. Moreover, Informal settlements or “ashwae’yat” are not only considered an inhabitants’ problem or squalid parts suffering from lack of services, however it’s considered a complex phenomenon. In those paradox the social, cultural, and economical characteristics decline massively with an indefinite rate, and also the health and hygienic aspects (for certain types of informal settlements) find a dangerous deterioration Some Cairo urban researchers and experts highlight the importance