1. ‘ Building’ Social Capital and Solidarity amongst the Urban Poor An Exploration of the role of Organisations of the Urban Poor (OUPs) in Kisumu, Kenya Caroline Cage London South Bank University

2. Why is Social Capital important in Urban Environments Local officials? NGOs? ? Resources Information Who should represent the Urban Poor? The poor themselves?

3. Kisumu, Kenya (Associated Press)

5. Makika Local Network, Kisumu, Kenya

6. Two Organisations of the Urban Poor Neighbourhood Planning Associations (NPA) Slum Dwellers Federation (SDF) Sources: Focus group sessions with OUP higher and lower level groups. In-depth interviews with members of smaller lower level groups. Observations in the field. Interviews with government officials and NGOs working in the two areas