Information Science Reference Population Growth and Rapid Urbanization in the Developing World (Advances in Electronic Government, Digital Divide, and Regional Development)

Product Description As the global populace continues to boom, especially in developing countries, it has become essential to find ways to effectively handle this population increase through various urbanization methods. However, these techniques have posed potential issues, as well as opportunities for improvement.Population Growth and Rapid Urbanization in the Developing World emphasizes the trends, challenges, issues, and strategies developing countries evaluate when facing a population upsurge and expeditious development of urban environments. Exploring the use of different governance techniques, trending patterns in urbanization and population growth, as well as tools and the appropriate allocation of resources used to address these issues, this book is a comprehensive reference for academicians, researchers, students, practitioners, professionals, managers, urban planners, technicians, and government officials. About the Author Umar G. Benna, Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria.Shaibu Bala Garba, Qatar University, Qatar.