Towards the formulation of a national housing policy /
By: Sicat, Gerardo P.
Series: Vol. 1 & 2 Nos. 2,3 & 4 1974-75.Description: p.463-479.Subject(s): Housing | Housing policy In: NEDA Journal of DevelopmentSummary: This paper identifies the elements that go into the formulation of a national housing policy, namely, the objectives of housing policy in consonance with the national objective of development that promotes human well-being, the instruments of policy geared towards the realization of the objectives, and the review of existing policies to correct whatever flaws may be discovered in their implementation. A major part of the paper is devoted to the discussion of four instruments: finance, governmental reorganization to integrate various housing organizations within one housing authority, participation of private and public sectors, and land policiesHousing in the Philippines (Special Joint Issue)
This paper identifies the elements that go into the formulation of a national housing policy, namely, the objectives of housing policy in consonance with the national objective of development that promotes human well-being, the instruments of policy geared towards the realization of the objectives, and the review of existing policies to correct whatever flaws may be discovered in their implementation. A major part of the paper is devoted to the discussion of four instruments: finance, governmental reorganization to integrate various housing organizations within one housing authority, participation of private and public sectors, and land policies