Our 9th edition of the Housing Finance in Africa Yearbook!
Launching at the AUHF Conference in Abidjan, this edition focuses on innovation, and highlights examples along each link in the housing value chain.
Read more34th Annual AUHF Conference
The African Union for Housing Finance is hosting its 34th Annual Conference and AGM in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, from 23-25 October 2018. Join CAHF in Abidjan to explore the housing financing chain.
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The Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa (CAHF) is an independent think tank working to support and grow housing markets in Africa for increased affordability.
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CAHF's programme of work operates across three broad platforms - Knowledge Production, Advocacy and Market Development.
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CAHF currently has 8 focus countries - Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, DRC, Mozambique, Nigeria, Uganda, Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania. However, our research and market intelligence extends across the entire continent.
Explore the continentHousing Finance in Africa Yearbook 2018
The ninth edition of the Housing Finance in Africa Yearbook covers 54 African countries and five regions. This year's focus is on innovation along the housing value chain. The publication is available in English and French.
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African cities are growing so fast - planning for affordability and sustainability is a critical foundation. Investment capital can influence good choices if it pays attention. See Nairobi in @TheEconomist @FSDKe https://t.co/bkzjqnQDcI
Excellent opportunity to innovate new approaches to land & tenure in affordable housing- Call for Proposals - Call for Proposals - Secure Tenure in African Cities: Micro Funds for Community Innovation | @CitiesAlliance deadline 25 March 2019 https://t.co/iqRagC16Eb
And for more detail on the landscape of housing finance in Africa see our report series. https://t.co/LQpUbS9G1L URBANET | Africa | Affordable Housing Investment @FSDAfrica @giz_gmbh @FSDKe https://t.co/qjqM5tH2eR
An excellent opportunity to showcase the potential for truly affordable housing through a public private partnership in #Mozambique. @FSDmoc_ https://t.co/TdkZVgpZQQ
Mayor Daviz Simango is instrumental in supporting Casa Real’s work by providing access to land and mobilising the Municipality to promote affordable housing in the City of Beira. #affordablehousingforall @CasaReal13 https://t.co/cmtooTNaxj
Construction financing is the missing link and where we need real growth : Sh12b Fund based in Kenya to support affordable housing in Sub-Saharan Africa – Capital Business @KPDA_Ke @ShelterAfrique @AUHF_Housing https://t.co/XfJfzU2wxJ
Why are there so many abandoned housing projects across Africa? Construction financing is an overlooked link in the housing financing chain. Ghana’s response: Ghana sets aside US$51m for abandoned housing projects @ShelterAfrique @GHL_Bank https://t.co/B3EuthCz8G
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Over 60% of single family residential units built in Uganda are built by individual households using savings and income. At about US$8,50 a bag in 2017, the cost of cement is expensive for many - average annual per capital income in 2016 was US$770. Home made brick kilns line the
On the road between Entebbe and Kampala in Uganda, small bungalows double as home and business. #housesofafrica
#housesofafrica #mozambique A study was commissioned by FSD in early 2017 to chronicle how households have invested, and still plan to invest in their housing; the financial tools they’ve used; and the reasons for their particular housing investment decisions. The Mozambican Housing Investment Chronicles, a collection of data-rich stories on the
In Uganda, a $10,000 house/loan would cost $234/month, and $22,678 over the term, at an interest rate of 22.0% over 7 years. In addition, the borrower would be required to make a 30% deposit. All else being equal this is affordable to 2.5% of the urban population. Find out more
#housesofafrica Mzigos are one room structures largely used by Uganda's low income earners and students. These were one of the many structures our team engaged in our most recent trip to Uganda. The overall goal of CAHF’s engagement in Uganda is to stimulate investment along the housing value chain. Targeted
Louisar House in the south-eastern part of Johannesburg’s CBD is like an oasis in the middle of the rough inner city. Financed by TUHF (www.tuhf.co.za), the building is nicely refurbished and well maintained. Playground on the roof. Clean, quiet hallways. A common room with free WiFi. Functioning new lift. Rents
