3. The Cuban housing programme is implemented on the basis of a participatory approach. Designed to assist and empower all Cubans, the state's institutional framework has been opened up to community organisations and families. This broad people-driven participation is at the core of the programme's success in improving living conditions of entire neighbourhoods, families and individuals. This community mobilisation has resulted in different solutions and responses through the co-operation between public, governmental and non-governmental organisations to give effect to the diverse housing needs of communities living in differing geographical settings in Cuba.