myPSUP

We are experts in addressing the diverse challenges in slums and informal settlements. Our PSUP program focuses on the biggest deprivations for slum communities: the lack of adequate and safe housing conditions, clean water supply, sanitation and secure land tenure. We concentrate on waste management, gender equality and human rights, climate resilience and participation of the local communities in the slum upgrading process. We engage a wide range of stakeholders in the process of slum upgrading: local communities, national and local governments, financial partners as well as key stakeholders from non-governmental organisations (NGOs), community based organizations, private sector and academia. Meanwhile about 190 cities in 40 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific regions are now investing in strategic, participatory slum upgrading activities and sustainable urbanization. Our programme was founded in 2008 as a tripartite initiative of the Secretariat of the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP), the European Commission and UN-Habitat. It is fundamental to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 11 for Cities and Communities, and particularly Target 11.1: "By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums". Our Approaches