The Government of Cabo Verde, through the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Territorial Planning (MIHOT), carried out the demolition of barracas in Águas Funda and relocated families in Achada Limpo and Zona K in the city of Praia on October 2, 2026. The event was attended by Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Territorial Planning, Carlos Tavares. This initiative aims to promote decent housing and improve living conditions for families.
The demolition and relocation exercise is part of the Government's policies to promote decent housing, improve habitability conditions, and reduce precarious housing situations. The program provides beneficiaries with safer, more adequate, and dignified housing solutions. The "Barraca Zero" program seeks to replace precarious housing with adequate housing solutions, improving the quality of life and urban space.
The "Barraca Zero" program is a new generation of the Casa Para Todos program, which aims to progressively substitute precarious housing with adequate housing solutions. The program is a commitment by the Government to ensure better housing conditions and greater dignity for vulnerable families. The process involves the demolition of existing barracas and the relocation of affected families.
The Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Territorial Planning (MIHOT) is leading the implementation of the "Barraca Zero" program. The program is expected to improve the living conditions of families in precarious housing situations. The Government has been working to address the issue of precarious housing in the country.
The relocation of families in Achada Limpo and Zona K is part of the Government's efforts to provide decent housing for all. The program has been welcomed by many as a step towards addressing the housing needs of vulnerable families. The Government has encouraged citizens to provide feedback on the program.
The demolition and relocation exercise in Águas Funda, Achada Limpo, and Zona K marks a significant milestone in the implementation of the "Barraca Zero" program. The program is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of many families. The Government has assured citizens of its commitment to providing decent housing.
The recent development is a follow-up to a previous initiative where the Government received 2,954 candidatures for the rental of state-owned housing. The Government has been working to address the housing needs of citizens through various initiatives. The "Barraca Zero" program is a key part of these efforts.
Key points
- The Government of Cabo Verde has launched the "Barraca Zero" program to replace precarious housing with adequate housing solutions.
- The program involves the demolition of existing barracas and the relocation of affected families.
- The initiative aims to promote decent housing and improve living conditions for vulnerable families.
