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Conclusion<br />

Only strong political commitment, relayed on the municipal level and by civil society,<br />

will make it possible to generate solidarity and urban cohesion. Although numerous<br />

difficulties rema<strong>in</strong> to be overcome and the timel<strong>in</strong>es considered are long, it appears that<br />

<strong>in</strong>itiatives carry a vitality and determ<strong>in</strong>ation to allow suitable urban settlements for poor<br />

populations and create more <strong>in</strong>clusive cities. Additional research is therefore necessary,<br />

<strong>in</strong> particular on public policies target<strong>in</strong>g the economic <strong>in</strong>tegration of disadvantaged<br />

populations.<br />

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<strong>Integrat<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Poor</strong> <strong>Populations</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>African</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> © AFD 2009

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