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Growing cities
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posted on 2023-06-08, 20:06 authored by Felix Meier Zu SelhausenTowns and cities existed throughout Africa’s past. However since the late twentieth century Africans are witnessing a historically unprecedented transition from living mainly in rural areas to residing in cities. What are the driving-forces behind African urbanization? And what are the welfare consequences of rapid urban growth without sufficient economic growth in Africa?
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The History of African DevelopmentDepartment affiliated with
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Ellen HIllbom, Ewout FrankemaLegacy Posted Date
2015-02-19First Open Access (FOA) Date
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