Support for Integrated Interventions to Improve the Situation of People Living in Informal Settlements in Romania - Output 3 - Report on Proposed Integrated Approaches

Jul 19, 2026

Report on proposed integrated approaches towards informal settlements in Romania, delivered in May 2023 under an EC contract and identified as Output 3 within Component C of the supporting technical assistance. It addresses informal settlements as a global phenomenon marked by poverty, precarious tenure, housing deficits, and limited access to basic services. The document describes the project’s governance, funding context, and acknowledgements, and presents coordinated contributions from World Bank staff and partner ministries.

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Reading Time7 h 46 min

Executive Summary

Background on informal settlements

Definitions and key characteristics

Project delivery, framework, and governance

Disclaimer and rights & permissions

Acknowledgements and contributors

Public Disc losure Authorized SUPPORT FOR INTEGRATED INTERVENTIONS TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION OF PEOPLE LIVING IN INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS IN ROMANIAFAJ Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized OUTPUT 3: REPORT ON PROPOSED INTEGRATED APPROACHES TOWARDS INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS IN ROMANIA June 2023 Funded by the European Union via the Technical Support Instrument, managed by the European Commission Directorate General for Structural Reform Support In support of the client Ministries: Ministry for Public Works, Development and Administration Ministry for European Investments and Projects This report has been delivered in May 2023, under the EC Contract No. REFORM/IM2021/028 (under TF07371 . ), signed between the European Commission and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. It corresponds to Output 3 as part of Component C of the Technical Assistance under the above-mentioned agreement. Cover photo: Miercurea Ciuc, Harghita ©Szé[kelyhon.ro](kelyhon.ro) © 2023 International Bank of Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 1818 H Street NW Washington DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000 [Internet: ](Internet: www.worldbank.org)[www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org) DISCLAIMER This document was produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. The views expressed herein can in no way be taken to reflect the official opinion of the European Union. This work is a product of the staff of The World Bank with external contributions. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of The World Bank, its Board of Executive Directors, or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the data included in this work and does not assume responsibility for any errors, omissions, or discrepancies in the information, or liability with respect to the use of or failure to use the information, methods, processes, or conclusions set forth. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of The World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. Nothing herein shall constitute or be construed or considered to be a limitation upon or waiver of the privileges and immunities of The World Bank, all of which are specifically reserved. RIGHTS AND PERMISSIONS The material in this work is subject to copyright. Because the World Bank encourages dissemination of its knowledge, this work may be reproduced, in whole or in part, for noncommercial purposes as long as full attribution to this work is given. All queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank Group, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; fax: 202-522- 2625; e-mail: [pubrights@worldbank.org](pubrights@worldbank.org). ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This report has been delivered under the provisions of the Trust Fund agreement and has been prepared under the guidance and supervision of Christoph Pusch (Practice Manager, Urban and Disaster Risk Management, Europe and Central Asia) and Anna Akhalkatsi (Country Manager, Romania and Hungary) . The report has been prepared by a team under the coordination of Carli Venter (Senior Urban Development Specialist) with guidance from Ellen Hamilton (Lead Urban Development Specialist. The content was produced by Vera Marin (Senior Urban Development Expert), Damaris Bangean (Urban Expert), Alexandra Lulache (Urban Expert), Ana-Maria Elian (Urban Development Specialist), and Bogdan Suditu (Senior Urban Development Expert) . Additional specialist support was provided by Manuela Sofia Stănculescu (Senior Social Protection Specialist) and Elena Daniela Ghita (Water Resources Management Specialist) technical support was provided by George Mold

FAQs

What does the report cover for Romania under Output 3?

It focuses on proposed integrated approaches towards informal settlements in Romania as part of Output 3 within the technical assistance framework.

How does the document characterize informal settlements?

Informal settlements are described as precarious housing areas with high levels of poverty, constraints related to land legal status, poor housing quality, and limited access to basic services.

When was the report delivered and under what contractual context?

The report was delivered in May 2023 under an EC contract referenced in the document and corresponds to Output 3 within Component C of the technical assistance agreement.

Jul 19, 2026

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