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unable to do the actual construction (either on their own houses or those of others) helped with other tasks. Male heads of households participated in 73 percent of cases and female heads of household in 31 percent. Children and other family members participated in 15 percent of cases. In female-headed households, the participation of women increased (nearly doubled), as did that of children and other family members, while in households headed by men, male participation dominated. (Clemente, Bertolotto y Del Valle, 2003). The houses were built with two bedrooms, a dining room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry room and semi-covered outside area. Housing costs were subsidized and the municipalities or housing institute provided beneficiaries with the houses and deeds, free of charge, provided that the beneficiaries would inhabit the houses immediately and not sell them until five to 10 years had elapsed; the number of years before families actually sold their houses varied from one province to another, but the minimum remained five years. 4.7 Land and Infrastructure Land for the new urban development was contributed by the provinces or municipalities. The infrastructure— new streets, as well as water and electricity connections and grids—were built with national, provincial, and municipal funds, at no cost to the beneficiaries. The fact that nobody handles cash avoided conflicts, suspicions or requests for reviews by the political opposition or by any other institution. Everything was managed through vouchers which are the equivalent of materials. Beneficiaries knew what vouchers were like, what each represented. They were fully aware of the different construction stages. Mr. Ocampo, Mayor of Reconquista, Santa Fe. Both in Puerto Iguazú (Misiones) and in San José (Entre Ríos), women were particularly active in construction, which had a major impact on their self-esteem. This indicates that a program such as the SPV can be implemented in female-headed households and that the more they are trained, the more involved they become. The Housing Institute was in charge of the urban development project and preparing the land for construction; beneficiaries were given the lots at no charge. 4.8 Community Organization Beneficiaries were organized in groups of 20 families (up to 100 people), which promoted and facilitated mutual assistance. They were helped by a SUPCE team composed of a social worker and architect, along with local government representatives. Each group built 20 houses based on the “assisted self-construction and mutual aid with technical and social assistance” model; they achieved a significant amount of unity, participation, and training in building homes. People who were 36 Preventive Resettlement of Populations at Risk of Disaster: Experiences from Latin America
Overall, 51 percent of the beneficiaries lacked prior experience with constructing houses, although this differed depending on the province. For example, in Buenos Aires and Corrientes, the percentage was lower (around 30 percent), while in Misiones and Entre Ríos, it exceeded 60 percent. The self-construction process gave participants with no prior experience an opportunity to learn a new trade, which enhanced their job and income prospects. Figure 3.4. Administrative Circuit of the Vouchers S.U.P.C.E. S.U.C.C.E. Prints and registers Requests Sends and registers 4.9 Delivery of Construction Materials Vouchers were used for construction supplies. Each family was given vouchers equal to the value of the materials needed for each stage of the construction process, including the amount for sanitary and electrical installations, and building tools. Each received vouchers up to US$6,200, on a gradual basis, as the work progressed. The vouchers were non-transferable and used only for construction materials needed at each stage, according to strict issuance and control procedures. They were numbered and printed for pre-established values, with security features to prevent forgeries. Those managing the program kept detailed records of the quantities, amounts, and serial numbers, and closely tracked their use: this included those delivered to beneficiaries, paid to providers, and lost or annulled. Figure 3.4 depicts the process through which the vouchers were issued and administered. They were key to the program’s success because they facilitated the management of resources and procedures. Receives Forwards monthly status report Issues and requested according to stages Rescue, pays and reports to SUCCE Monthly reports on the progress of the construction Internal audit: administrative and accounting control Monitors Refers according to construction progress Management controls and rescue vouchers Monitors Chapter 3 Response to Recurrent Floods: Assisted Self-Construction Housing Program | Argentina | 37
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