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LIRLAP Policy Workshop in Manila

19 Sept 2024

On September 17, the LIRLAP team from LMU conducted a policy workshop at the UP Diliman School of Urban and Regional Planning (SURP). The workshop aimed at mainstreaming the results and recommendation of a four year long in-depth analysis on how to improve the in-situ upgrading and resettlement of flood-affected informal settlements in Manila into existing as well as new policy and legislation. For that purpose, concrete entry points and instruments were discussed and checked for their feasibility at the workshop.

The event brought together a diverse group of around 40 participants, including policymakers, urban development officials, civil society organizations, community members, and academics. This rich mix fostered a dynamic exchange of ideas.

On September 17, the LIRLAP team from LMU conducted a policy workshop at the UP Diliman School of Urban and Regional Planning (SURP). The workshop aimed at mainstreaming the results and recommendation of a four year long in-depth analysis on how to improve the in-situ upgrading and resettlement of flood-affected informal settlements in Manila into existing as well as new policy and legislation. For that purpose, concrete entry points and instruments were discussed and checked for their feasibility at the workshop.

The event brought together a diverse group of around 40 participants, including policymakers, urban development officials, civil society organizations, community members, and academics. This rich mix fostered a dynamic exchange of ideas.

On September 17, the LIRLAP team from LMU conducted a policy workshop at the UP Diliman School of Urban and Regional Planning (SURP). The workshop aimed at mainstreaming the results and recommendation of a four year long in-depth analysis on how to improve the in-situ upgrading and resettlement of flood-affected informal settlements in Manila into existing as well as new policy and legislation. For that purpose, concrete entry points and instruments were discussed and checked for their feasibility at the workshop.

The event brought together a diverse group of around 40 participants, including policymakers, urban development officials, civil society organizations, community members, and academics. This rich mix fostered a dynamic exchange of ideas.