A Study on Housing Planning and Policies in Nepal : Lessons from Korea for Affordable Housing in Nepal

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

The objective of this thesis was to review and assess Nepal's housing plans and policies with a focus on a comparative analysis of the experience from Korea to increase home affordability for low-income families. To this purpose, the paper discussed the current housing planning and policy approaches in Nepal and explored the most significant lessons from South Korea's public housing policy. This study was based on a document review on policy formulation and government initiatives and their concepts for affordable housing in Nepal. This research work explored the various planning and policy strategies adopted by Korea to address the housing demand of middle and low-income families. The study also explored lessons learned from Korea's affordable housing programs. In conclusion, to improve the efficiency of the current housing stock in Nepal, the public rental housing has been recommended for Nepal.

목차 (Table of Contents)

• List of Tables iv
• List of Figures vi
• Abstract vii
• CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION 1
• 1.1 Problem Statement 1
• 1.2 Background of Study 2
• 1.3 Purpose of Study 3
• 1.4 Scope of Study 3
• 1.5 Research Methodology 4
• 1.6 Research Framework and Organization of Thesis 4
• CHAPTER 2. LITERATURE REVIEW 6
• 2.1 Housing Affordability 6
• 2.2 Housing Market 7
• 2.3 Housing Scenario in Nepal 10
• 2.3.1 Demographic Situation 10
• 2.3.2 Housing Typology and Construction Materials 12
• 2.3.3 Household Characteristics 12
• 2.3.4 Housing Demand and Supply in Nepal 13
• 2.3.5 Housing Production in Nepal 15
• CHAPTER 3. CASE STUDY ANALYSIS 17
• 3.1 Introduction 17
• 3.2 Case Study: Low-income Housing Program in Korea 17
• 3.2.1 Overview of Housing Industry 17
• 3.2.2 Affordable Housing Program in Korea 18
• 3.2.3 Public Rental Housing 21
• 3.2.4 Public Housing Financing Source in Korea 25
• 3.2.5 Long-term Jeonse Housing Program 26
• 3.2.6 Demand-side Housing Program 28
• CHAPTER 4. ANALYSIS OF HOUSING POLICY IN NEPAL 32
• 4.1 Introduction 32
• 4.2 Policy Context in Housing 32
• 4.2.1 National Shelter Policy 33
• 4.2.2 Ownership of Joint Housing Act, 1997 36
• 4.2.3 National Shelter Plan 39
• 4.3 Legal and Regulatory Framework in Housing 40
• 4.3.1 Housing in the Constitution 40
• 4.3.2 The Right to Housing Act, 2018 42
• 4.4 Key Players in Housing Sector 44
• 4.5 Government Initiatives for Affordable Housing 48
• 4.6 The main issues for Housing Supply in Nepal 54
• 4.7 Issues of Affordable Housing sector in Nepal 55
• 4.8 Evaluation of Nepal’s Housing Policy and Planning 57
• 4.9 Lesson learns from Korea to Nepal 59
• CHAPTER 5. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS 64
• 5.1 Research Summary 64
• 5.2 Conclusions 66
• References 68