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posted on 2023-06-08, 20:06 authored by Felix Meier Zu Selhausen
Towns 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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African Economic History Network

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The History of African Development

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  • Economics Publications

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Ellen HIllbom, Ewout Frankema

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2015-02-19

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2016-03-22

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2016-03-22

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