Homelessness, an example of social exclusion, is neither new nor rare. Homelessness could be attributed to poverty as well as the failure of the housing supply system. Affordable housing, social housing and the creation of employment opportunities could empower societies to combat homelessness. There is a case for the government to provide better incentives to developers to provide affordable housing. Homelessness is associated with numerous problems and complexities and requires interventions at several intermediate stages.

Source: The Telegraph July 01, 2019 13:52 UTC