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"We shall not live in dilapidated homes. We shall repair our homes and work towards constructing new houses at the earliest."
- One of the '16 Decisions' that borrowers undertake when they join the Grameen Bank Housing Programme
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This report is prepared for
the 'World Habitat Award 1997'
by the Grameen Bank Support Group/Australia
 
'Grameen Bank Support Group/Australia' is pleased to nominate the Grameen Bank Housing Programme for the World Habitat Award 1997. This nomination is supported by Grameen Bank Support Groups in Japan, Singapore, Italy, and the Netherlands as well as by the New South Wales (NSW) chapter of the United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA). All these groups have provided valuable critique on this submission. The preparation of this nomination has been particularly guided by the following direction provided by the Building and Social Housing Foundation:
"... projects are sought which view the solution of housing problems from a broad perspective and address themselves to the related problems of unemployment, diminishing energy resources and a sustainable future in addition to the housing problem." (- 'World Habitat Award', Building and Social Housing Foundation, page 5).

Please note that the opinion and views expressed in this report are of the authors and not necessarily reflect those of the Grameen Bank or any of its sister organisations. Any query regarding this submission may be addressed to :
Grameen Bank Support Group / Australia
7 Burke Place
Mount Colah NSW 2079
Australia
Tel: + 61 2 9294 3338
Fax: + 61 2 9457 8805
e-mail: grameen.oz@mypostbox.com
url: www.rdc.com.au/grameen
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since 10th January, 1998
[ FOREWORD | TOC | SECTION 1 | SECTION 2 | SECTION 3 | SECTION 4 | SECTION 5 ]
[ Appendix A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | Bibliography ]