Write an essay concerning Slums in Kenya (Kibera)

Please read the instructions carefully (especially the marking criteria) and let me know if you need any resources that we used in class. Thank you!

Research Assignment

Details of task: This assignment will build on the research carried out for your group presentation.

1) Choose ­one group of people who you talked about in your group presentation (i.e. you only need to talk about one country). 
Slums in Kenya (Kibera)

Marking Criteria: Population group clearly outlined. Readers are clearly aware of the direction of the essay.

2) Briefly summarise the main health issues for this particular group of people and the main causes. Provide evidence to demonstrate the significance of these health issues for this particular group. Also outline any significant ethical or human rights issues for this particular group.

Marking Criteria: Excellent outline of ethical/human rights issues and the main health issues and their major determinants at multiple levels in the health iceberg. Demonstrates the significance of the issues with good supportive evidence.

3) What is currently being done to address these issues (or not being done) in this country or similar countries and settings? Critique the current approaches. (Include global approaches such as the SDGs as well as more localised projects). In your critique you may wish to include a discussion of the cultural appropriateness, use of appropriate technology, participatory community development approach, cost effectiveness, sustainability, capacity to address inequity etc.

Marking Criteria: A comprehensive description and critique of current approaches to address these issues across a range of countries which demonstrates a good understanding of major principles covered in this class.

4) What lessons have been learned so far about best practice in addressing these issues?

Marking Criteria: An excellent range of relevant lessons identified.

5) What recommendations would you make for the future to better address these issues?

Marking Criteria: At least 4 outstanding recommendations with strong evidence to support them.

Conclusion

Marking Criteria: Includes succinct and precise conclusions based on the essay which demonstrate an increased understanding of the topic.

Sources of information used

Marking Criteria: Has included references from a wide range of recent and reliable sources (i.e. a mixture of peer-reviewed, grey literature and unit readings)