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Work, Institutions and Sustainable Livelihood : Issues and Challenges of Transformation
Xaxa, Virginius (ed.); Saha, Debdulal (ed.);  … - 2017
. Based on both theoretical and empirical studies from Asia and Africa, the book establishes the relationship between three …(ies) of rural livelihoods: Insights from a comprehensive study in two villages in Mozambique.- Part II Urbanization and … Supply Model -- Chapter 7 Urbanization, Land Alienation and Proletarianization: a Study of Rajbansis in North Bengal …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014019613
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African Urban Economies : Viability, Vitality or Vitiation?
Bryceson, Deborah Fahy (ed.); Potts, Deborah (ed.) - 2006
Are Africa's most populous and economically dominant cities a force to reckon with in the twenty-first century? This … book analyzes the economies of East and Southern Africa's 'apex' cities, probing how they have altered structurally over …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012054103
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Working, Housing: Urbanizing : The International Year of Global Understanding - IYGU
Robinson, Jennifer; Scott, Allen John; Taylor, Peter J. - 2016
patterns of urbanization through historical time, (b) the role of cities as centers of production and work in a globalizing …Cities in Time and Space -- Working -- Housing -- Conclusion Remarks: Urbanization -- the Future …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012692815
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Rural Transformation in the Post Liberalization Period in Gujarat : Economic and Social Consequences
Mehta, Niti - 2018
the Employment Scenario in Gujarat -- Chapter 4 Structural Changes and Implications for Urbanization -- Chapter 5 Changing … of regional economics, rural development, and sustainable urbanization. The book is the outcome of financial support …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013199020
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Smart Cities in the Gulf : Current State, Opportunities, and Challenges
Samad, Wael A. (ed.); Azar, Elie (ed.) - 2019
In this edited volume, academics and practitioners from various disciplines investigate the challenges, opportunities and frameworks in the implementation of Smart Cities in the Gulf. The volume presents insightful analyses and identifies key lessons learned through case studies covering four...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012396627
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Towards Equitable Progress : Essays from a South Asian Perspective
Gunaratna, K. Locana - 2018
Climate Change -- Chapter 6. Managing Urbanization -- Chapter 7. Urban Primacy -- Chapter 8. Conserving Cultural Heritage …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012396752
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State Failure and Distorted Urbanisation in Post-Mao's China, 1993–2012
Zheng, Yazhuo; Deng, Kent - 2018
This book examines failure in the urbanisation of Northwest China as a result of government industrial policies that have impacted on the economic development of the region. By looking at the under-researched provinces of Gansu, Qinghai and Inner Mongolia, which make up a quarter of China's...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012396804
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Transport Systems of Russian Cities : Ongoing Transformations
Blinkin, Mikhail (ed.); Koncheva, Elena (ed.) - 2016
This volume discusses post-socialist urban transport functioning and development in Russia, within the context of the country’s recent transition towards a market economy. Over the past twenty-five years, urban transport in Russia has undergone serious transformations, prompted by the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012397215
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Property Tax in BRICS Megacities : Local Government Financing and Financial Sustainability
Salm, Marco - 2017
perspective - they experience the costs and benefits of urbanization simultaneously with major investment needs, rising poverty …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012397271
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Smart City Implementation : Creating Economic and Public Value in Innovative Urban Systems
Dameri, Renata Paola - 2017
In a series of essays, this book describes and analyzes the concept and theory of the recent smart city phenomenon from a global perspective, with a focus on its implementation around the world. After defining the concept it then elaborates on the role of Information and Communication Technology...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012398171