Islamic Waqf as a Mechanism to Develop Informal Settlements' Areas in Egypt

16 Pages Posted: 10 Nov 2012

Date Written: November 8, 2012

Abstract

The problem of informal settlements in Egypt is one of the most serious problems due to its economic, social and security impacts which jeopardize the society safety and stability. This study investigates the present situation of informal settlements in the Egyptian governorates as well as the Islamic Waqf as a mechanism to develop informal settlements' areas in Egypt.

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Keywords: informal settlements' areas, Egypt, Egyptian governorates

Suggested Citation

Elasrag, Hussein, Islamic Waqf as a Mechanism to Develop Informal Settlements' Areas in Egypt (November 8, 2012). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2172762 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2172762

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