Citation

Racelis M, Aguirre ADM. Environ. Urban. 2002; 14(2): 97-113.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Human Settlements Programme, International Institute for Environment and Development, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/095624780201400208

PMID

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Abstract

This paper is an appraisal of the government and civil society actions that form child friendly city programmes in 27 neighbourhoods of five cities in the Philippines (Manila City, Quezon City, Cebu, Davao and Pasay City), along with case studies of four informal settlements (two with child friendly city programmes, two without). These programmes developed out of earlier urban basic services programmes, but with the basic services focus greatly expanded to include child protection and participation within a child rights agenda. The paper describes the concepts underlying these programmes and the sociopolitical context in which they emerged. Each city programme is assessed, based on 24 child rights indicators. The paper also includes a summary of children’s views with regard to priorities for basic services, problems of crime and violence, and the possibilities for children’s participation. It ends with recommendations on how to make the child friendly city programmes more effective.