Makoko floating school

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Finy.jc

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  • What was the floating school?
    > Built in 2013
    > Give poorest children free education
  • What were the small social benefits of the floating school?
    > 100 students educated for free
    > Built by unskilled local workers —> gained new skills
  • What were the economic benefits?
    > Improved job prospects for children
    > Provided jobs for local teachers
  • What were the large economic benefits of the floating school?
    > Locally sourced materials (250 barrels)
    > Runs on solar panel
    > Collects rainwater
  • Was the floating school successful?
    Yes:
    > Increased QoL, through education and drinking water
    No:
    > Collapsed after storm (2016)
    > Didn’t educate enough students (21 million population in Lagos 66% of which in squatters like Makoko so ineffective)