1. Alexandre Apsan Frediani is a lecturer and co–director of MSc Social Development Practice at the Bartlett Development Planning Unit, University College London (UCL). His research interests include the application of Amartya Sen's Capability Approach in development practice, participatory planning and design, and squatter settlement upgrading. Apart from research Alex is involved in a variety of advocacy activities, including the work as an associate for Architecture Sans Frontières–UK.