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There is a consensus among housing experts and policy makers that there are not enough resources for government alone to address growing urban housing challenges in many developing countries. Consequently, a paradigm shift from government provision to partnerships between the public and private sectors is advocated. This study exامینed the prospects and challenges of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in housing provision in Ogun State Southwest Nigeria. Data were derived from the review of official records and interview enquires. Findings show that Public-Private Partnership in housing in the study area is based on the joint venture approach between government agencies and corporate commercial private property developers. So far, attention has been on the provision of housing for high-income earners, while the challenges of insufficient numbers of housing units and housing affordability among low-income earners have not been addressed. The key challenges militating against Public-Private Partnership in housing are inadequate supply of land by government and housing finance, high cost of building materials, graft as well as the exclusion of low-income people from the PPPs. Given the huge housing supply deficit in Ogun State, it is argued that the future success of PPP is contingent upon addressing these challenges and the involvement of organizations that represent low-income people in the institutional framework of the PPPs.

Throughout his tory, the relationship between architecture and philosophy has been intricately intertwined. In the 1990s, architectural theory witnessed a significant influx of theoretical and critical debates influenced by French philosophy. This scholarly article delves into the intricate connection between architecture and philosophy, specifically focusing on transforming architectural discourse from theoretical and critical debates by French philosophy to an antitheoretical s tandpoint. Emphasizing the emergence of (neo-)pragmatism within architectural theory, it closely examines the pivotal role played by translating philosophical concepts, particularly those derived from the works of Deleuze and Guattari, in this paradigm shift. Employing a research methodology centered around thematic analysis, the s tudy explores the multifaceted relationship between architecture and philosophy, shedding light on Deleuze's philosophical framework as evident in the publications of the es teemed Anyone Corporation. The theoretical framework serves as a lens through which the difference, transformation, and change within the translation of Deleuze's ideas into architectural theory are meticulously examined. The findings conclude that architects selectively incorporate certain significant tenets from Deleuze's philosophy, such as smooth spaces, the fold, and the diagram. Furthermore, while the interaction between philosophy and architecture fos ters fruitful exchanges, it also gives rise to criticisms for ins trumentalizing philosophy and utilizing buzzwords without fully grasping their intended contexts. Ultimately, this article underscores architecture and philosophy's reciprocal dependence and interconnectedness as dis tinct yet interdependent disciplines, emphasizing the significance of transdisciplinarity and disciplinary cons titution.