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    Investigating the use of alternative building technologies for affordable housing delivery ln Namibia
    (University of Namibia, 2021) Gatonye, Robert Mugabi; Randa, Okoth
    The huge housing backlog estimated by several studies conducted in Namibia to be over 100,000 units in 2016 and still growing 1s a manifestation of inadequate delivery of affordable housing. This study is inspired by this dire reality perpetuated by the low productivity of affordable housing projects that make use of conventional methods of construction. This study investigates the use of Alternative Building Technology (ABTs) as a potential solution to this problem. In pursuit of that, a convergent independent mixed methods research design was adopted where data was collected in parallel, analysed separately, and then merged at the discussion and reporting stages. The theoretical framework for the study included concepts and principles from economics, project management, psychology and lean construction. ABTs have qualities such as reduced waste in construction time, labour, and materials which make them more productive than conventional methods. Unavailability of serviced land, limited funding, conservative regulations, and poor project management are significant factors undermining the delivery of affordable housing in Namibia. Currently, use of ABTs in Namibia is very minimal but success has been observed elsewhere in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, and Uganda. The study is useful to policymakers recommending reforms to the delivery of affordable housing as well as property developers interested in this market segment