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Urbanization and Socio-Economic Development in Africa - Challenges and Opportunities

English · Hardback

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To benefit from the transformation that has accompanied urbanization in many regions of the world, African policymakers must embark on a planned urban development that extends the benefits of an inclusive and green growth to all segments of the population. This book puts urbanization and its challenges squarely on Africa's development agenda.

List of contents

Foreword Ncube Mthuli. Acknowledgments. 1. Overview of Urban Development in Africa Albert Mafusire and Nadège Désirée Yameogo 2. Cities as Drivers of Development Ivan Turok 3. Institutions, Decentralisation and Urban Development Edgar Pieterse and Warren Smit 4. Financing Urban Development in Africa Beacon Mbiba 5. Upgrading Informal Settlements in African Cities Solomon Mulugeta 6. The Way Forward Nadège Désirée Yaméogo, Abebe Shimeles and Steve Kayizzi-Mugerwa

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Steve Kayizzi-Mugerwa is Director in the Development and Research Department at African Development Bank.
Abebe Shimeles is Division Manager in the Development and Research Department at African Development Bank.
Nadège Désirée Yameogo is Senior Research Economist in the Development and Research Department at African Development Bank.


Summary

To benefit from the transformation that has accompanied urbanization in many regions of the world, African policymakers must embark on a planned urban development that extends the benefits of an inclusive and green growth to all segments of the population. This book puts urbanization and its challenges squarely on Africa’s development agenda.

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