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In Central and Southeastern Europe, the mass privatization of housing after the fall of communism left limited access to affordable homes. With social housing scarce and financial barriers high, most people struggle to find secure, non-speculative housing options.
MOBA Housing SCE
To tackle this crisis, pioneering cooperative housing initiatives from Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Serbia, and Slovenia formed MOBA Housing SCE. This regional network is developing community-led, cooperative housing by addressing:
- Lack of legal & financial frameworks for collective housing.
- Limited investment strategies for cooperative housing.
- Absence of tailored financial products for affordable housing projects.
World Habitat’s Support for MOBA
As an associate member, World Habitat has provided financial and advisory support, including:
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Funding workshops that helped launch MOBA Housing SCE.
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Offering strategic guidance on network development and funding models.
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Establishing the MOBA-World Habitat Cooperative Housing Development Grant, supporting five pilot projects across the region.
MOBA’s Impact & Future Goals
MOBA is actively:
- Developing financial tools to support cooperative housing projects.
- Sharing expertise on legal, financial, and organisational frameworks.
- Advocating for policy change to support cooperative housing models.
- Growing visibility & partnerships to strengthen the movement.
