Moladi: An Affordable Housing Solution for the Poor?
| Authors | Pierre Coetzer |
| Lead Organization | Moladi |
| Type of Organization | MSME |
| Country |
South Africa
(Sub Saharan Africa)
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| Business Sector | Housing and Construction |
| Role of the Poor | Consumer Employee |
| Theme | Environmental Impact |
| MDG |
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| Abstract | Moladi utilizes a unique plastic injection molded technology to produce cast-in-place mortar structures. The process allows unskilled laborers to use indigenous materials to quickly and cheaply construct high standard permanent buildings that are earthquake, cyclone and tsunami resistant. With the intended purpose of "housing the nations", the construction technology addresses four key challenges embodied in the low cost housing shortages facing developing countries, namely: lack of resources, insufficient funds, shortage of skills, and time constraints. |
| Citation | Coetzer, Pierre. "Moladi: An Affordable Housing Solution for the Poor?" GIM Case Study No. B082. New York: United Nations Development Programme, 2010 |
| Reference | B082 |
| Source | GIM 2010 |
| Type | Case Study |
| Language | English |