Investigating the impact of rapid rural-urban migration on serviced land delivery in Okahao Town, Northern Namibia
| dc.contributor.advisor | Van Dijk, Teun | |
| dc.contributor.author | Uushini, Johannes Kaushi | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-02-13T07:57:15Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-02-13T07:57:15Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description | A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for Degree of Masters of Arts in Development studies | |
| dc.description.abstract | This thesis investigates the profound impact of rapid rural-urban migration on serviced land delivery in Okahao town, Northern Namibia. Designated as a local authority in 2004, Okahao town operates under the constitutional framework of the Republic of Namibia and the Local Authority Act 23 of 1992, as amended. The escalating rural-urban migration in Okahao has intensified the demand for suitable housing, leading to a surge in informal settlements among urban residents. The Town Council of Okahao faces the daunting task of securing financial resources to service an estimated 377 plots annually. This effort is aimed at meeting the ambitious target of 3,770 serviced plots within a decade, commencing in 2021. Adopting a phenomenological perspective, this study employs a qualitative research design, utilizing structured interviews with fifteen participants drawn from the target population, including rural-urban immigrants, local authority councillors, and administrators. The study illuminates key drivers of rural-urban migration in Okahao Town, encompassing factors such as rural poverty, limited job opportunities, access to advanced technology, proximity to essential services like schools, hospitals, and shops, as well as improved infrastructure like sanitation services and roads. The demand for serviced land emerges as a pressing concern, with participants emphasizing the need for swift and effective responses to address the housing deficit. Recommendations stemming from the research findings advocate for the introduction of best practices to promote housing programs and foster Public Private Partnerships (PPP) for critical developmental projects, including land servicing initiatives. Additionally, the study urges the implementation of the Flexible Land Tenure Act 4 of 2012, emphasizing flexible land tenure approaches for the equitable distribution ii and allocation of land. This thesis contributes valuable insights into the complex interplay between rural-urban migration dynamics and serviced land delivery processes in Okahao Town. The practical recommendations offered aim to guide policymakers, urban planners, and relevant stakeholders in formulating strategies that foster sustainable development and address the challenges posed by rapid demographic shifts | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11070/3953 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | University of Namibia | |
| dc.subject | Impact | |
| dc.subject | Rural-urban migration | |
| dc.subject | Serviced land | |
| dc.subject | University of Namibia | |
| dc.subject | Namibia | |
| dc.title | Investigating the impact of rapid rural-urban migration on serviced land delivery in Okahao Town, Northern Namibia | |
| dc.type | Thesis |