This manual investigate the extent and nature of the
involvement of low-income urban communities in the provision of their local
infrastructure. It also provides guidance for policy-makers and professional staff of
urban government, development agencies, non-government organisations, and small to medium
enterprises for promoting increased involvement of communities in the procurement of
neighbourhood (tertiary level) infrastructure.Cases relating to water supply, sanitation, drainage, access, paving, street and security lighting, solid waste removal, and community building are examined.