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Vietnam's Urbanization at a Crossroads : Embarking on an Efficient, Inclusive, and Resilient Pathway
World Bank Group - 2020
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Migration and urbanization in post-apartheid South Africa
Bakker, Jan David; Parsons, Christopher R.; Rauch, Ferdinand - 2019
Although Africa has experienced rapid urbanization in recent decades, we know little about the process of urbanization …, the authors study the effect of migration on urbanization in South Africa. While they find that on average there is no … populations. Overall, the evidence suggests that exogenous migration shocks can foster urbanization in the medium run …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012008084
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Chongqing 2035 : Spatial and Economic Transformation for a Global City
World Bank Group - 2019
Geographically, Chongqing is strategically positioned as a gateway to China's west, a key connection in the Yangtze river economic belt, and a strategic base for China's belt and road initiative. Over the past two decades, Chongqing has faced significant challenges, including the resettlement of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012645963
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Spatial Autocorrelation Panel Regression : Agricultural Production and Transport Connectivity
Iimi, Atsushi - 2017
Spatial analysis in economics is becoming increasingly important as more spatial data and innovative data mining technologies are developed. Even in Africa, where data often crucially lack quality analysis, a variety of spatial data have recently been developed, such as highly disaggregated crop...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012246026
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Poverty, inequality, and agriculture in the EU
Azevedo, João Pedro; Brink, Rogerius Johannes Eugenius … - 2018
Boosting convergence and shared prosperity in the European Union achieved renewed urgency after the global financial crisis of 2008. This paper assesses the role of agriculture and the Common Agricultural Program in achieving this. The paper sheds light on the relationship between poverty and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012002270
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The Belt and Road Initiative : reshaping economic geography in Central Asia?
Bird, Julia; Lebrand, Mathilde; Venables, Anthony - 2019
This paper develops a computable spatial equilibrium model of Central Asia and uses it to analyze the possible effects of the Belt Road Initiative on the economy of the region. The model captures international and subnational economic units and their connectivity to each other and the rest of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012008368
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Location, location, location revisited : evidence from Antananarivo, Madagascar
Iimi, Atsushi - 2019
evidence in African countries, which are currently experiencing rapid urbanization. The paper examines the relationship between …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012113840
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Urbanization and growth
Annez, Patricia Clarke (contributor);  … - 2009
Urbanization and growth : setting the context / Patricia Clarke Annez and Robert M. Buckley -- Rethinking economic … prosperity for developing countries? / Gilles Duranton -- Urbanization, agglomeration, and economic development / John M. Quigley …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012644079
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Transforming Karachi into a Livable and Competitive Megacity : A City Diagnostic and Transformation Strategy
2009
With a population of 16 million, Karachi is the largest megacity in Pakistan. Despite being a large city that is home to many, it has seen a substantial decline in quality of life and economic competitiveness in recent decades. Basic service delivery is very poor, with very low indicators for...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012644098
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Which Way to Livable and Productive Cities? : A Road Map for Sub-Saharan Africa
Hommann, Kirsten - 2019
For African cities to grow economically as they have grown in size, they must create productive environments to attract investments, increase economic efficiency, and create livable environments that prevent urban costs from rising with increased population densification. What are the central...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012644193