Special Report – Student Housing in Africa
Current Realities
Plans and Projects
Sustainable Buildings
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The private sector in Rwanda can tap into the opportunities and invest in student housing, but progress is slow as it is not seen as a viable business compared to other opportunities. In the meantime, thousands of students battle to find affordable accommodation.
The demand for affordable student accommodation in Cameroon’s higher education system far outweighs the supply, a reality that has highlighted that the government and university authorities have to tackle infrastructure development, including housing projects that have already been approved, with greater urgency.
Student housing at universities does not just accommodate students. It plays a multifunctional role, such as providing privacy, security and flexibility for learners. Due to the impact of climate change, providing housing that is also sustainable has become an urgent and critical matter for higher education institutions.
The increase in African urbanisation and shortage of campus accommodation due to the growth of the student population are making the adoption of green building practices an environmentally friendly and sustainable path to resilient, affordable housing, several studies and reports have shown.