African urbanization

• Autores: Alexandra Phillips
• Localización: Harvard International Review, ISSN-e 0739-1854, Vol. 35, Nº. 3, 2014, págs. 29-31
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The article discusses the urbanization of Africa. Topics covered include the private development along Lagos' Bar Beach coastline, the development of Hope City outside Accra and Konza Techno City, and the breakneck pace of African urbanization. Also mentioned are the root causes of slum formation in Africa, the rapid growth of cities in Africa, and the need for government policies to address injustice and social inequality.