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How innovative construction could ease Namibia's housing crisis 

Could modern methods of construction, seen here on a site in Namibia, hold the key to affordable, sustainable housing in emerging economies?

Giles Crosse
Communications Consultant for United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), Project Etopia
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Houses built using MMC are cost effective, quick to build, and offer environmental benefits Image: Project Etopia

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