Cities have many advantages. They allow workers to be closer to jobs, increasing opportunities andfueling productivity. They bring people together physically, facilitating the exchange of ideas andbringing about innovations. High densities make it cheaper to provide services efficiently and equitably. As a result, many of the benefits of urban life – productivity and livability - are associated with proximity within the city. In contrast, fragmented...
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2018/04/01
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2018/11/15
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The Challenges of Urbanization in West Africa
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Urban Infrastructure and Service Delivery
Citation
Lopez Calix,Jose Roberto; Rogy,Michel; Mukim,Megha.
The Challenges of Urbanization in West Africa (French). AFCW3 Economic Update Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/765091542309490106