Africa’s growing cities are inspiring protest and opposition parties
Veröffentlicht amUrban populations are turning against incumbent governments. [The Economist]
Schlagwörter: Afrika, Demokratie, Urbanisierung
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Can rapid urbanization in Africa reduce poverty? Causes, opportunities, and policy recommendations
Veröffentlicht amThis massive population shift creates both profound opportunities and challenges. Access to jobs, public goods, infrastructure, and health care are better in cities. However, if city populations continue to grow without economic transformation, a vicious […]
Schlagwörter: Afrika, Urbanisierung
Weiterlesen »Exploitation and short-sightedness in Africa’s slums
Veröffentlicht amBy 2030, half of Africa’s population will live in cities, up from a third in 2010. According to the UN, two-thirds of that growth will take place in slums. Between 1990 and 2014, the continent’s […]
Schlagwörter: Afrika, Armut, Slums, Urbanisierung
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