Marais, J. G. L.Nyakuwa, Robert2015-10-052015-10-05201020102010http://hdl.handle.net/11660/1323This study is an outcome of a qualitative study done among community cooperatives in Harare, Zimbabwe in July 2010. The study applies John, F.C. Turner's 'dweller control' theoretical framework to evaluate the empirical strengths of 'mutual aid self-help' as a housing strategy for the low income. The study concludes that 'dweller participation' is a key success factor in low income housing.enDweller controlLow income housingCooperative low income housingProgressive developmentDissertation (MDS (Developmet Studies))--University of the Free State, 2010DissertationUniversity of the Free State