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Routledge Urbanization and Socio-Economic Development in Africa

Name: Routledge Urbanization and Socio-Economic Development in Africa
Brand: Routledge
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This book by Routledge places urbanization and its associated challenges at the center of the development agenda for Africa. It examines the complex reality of how African cities are growing and the impact this growth has on the continent's future. While planned urbanization offers a path to better living conditions, a growing middle class, and economic transformation, the current reality often involves haphazard development. This book explores how unplanned growth leads to declining public services, the rise of slums, and increased poverty levels. It also looks at the role of the informal sector, where many urban activities occur through low-productivity work with easy entry barriers. By studying these urban dynamics, readers gain a better understanding of the obstacles and opportunities present in African cities today. It is an essential resource for those studying the social and economic shifts shaping the continent.

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Explores the role of planned urbanization in improving living conditions and supporting economic transformation across the continent.

Analyzes the consequences of haphazard urban growth, including the decline of public services and the rise of poverty.

Provides insight into the informal sector and how low-productivity activities drive much of the current urban economy.

Examines the relationship between rapid city growth and the proliferation of slums in many African regions.

Discusses the potential for expanding the middle class through strategic urban development and planning.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 1138016810
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 April 2014
Listed Since: 10 October 2013

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