situates the issue of green growth within the nexus of urbanisation and environmental challenges now facing China. This is … followed by a review of environmental and quality of life challenges posed by rapid urbanisation. Opportunities for national …

-economic dimensions, cities significantly outperform the countries in which they are located. In Africa, urbanisation accounts for …This report provides a new perspective on Africa’s urban economies that is unique in its breadth and level of detail … evidence that urbanisation contributes to better economic outcomes and higher living standards. It shows that across most socio …

Africa is projected to have the fastest urban growth rate in the world: by 2050, Africa’s cities will be home to an … additional 950 million people. Much of this growth is taking place in small and medium-sized towns. Africa’s urban transition … development issues. Understanding urbanisation, its drivers, dynamics and impacts is essential for designing targeted, inclusive …