Poor housing and living conditions, poor health-care options, low standard of living, lack of adequate water supply and sanitation, and poor urban basic services are the challenges.

What are the challenges of squatter settlements?

• overcrowded and noisy.
• houses are made from cardboard, wood, corrugated iron, plastic sheeting and metal from oil drums.
• lack of sanitation, clean drinking water and open sewers.
• pollution and disease are common.

What are the 3 biggest problems of informal settlements?

Informal settlements are characterized by a lack of basic services, pollution, overcrowding and poor waste management.