Philippines - Urbanization review : fostering competitive, sustainable and inclusive cities (Vol. 2 of 2) : executive summary (English)

Urbanization is a driving force for growth and poverty reduction. Globally, over 80 percent of economic activity is concentrated in cities, and cities are essential for lifting millions of people out of poverty through the opportunities that density and agglomeration can bring with jobs, services, and innovation. However, if not carefully managed and planned for, the benefits of urbanization are not realized and can result in congestion, slums, pollution...

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Baker,Judy L.;

Watanabe,Makiko;

Soriano,Bernice Anne Varona;

Limkin,Joseph Louie C.;

Shi,Tuo;

Hooton,Christopher Alex;

Piatkowski,Marcin Miroslaw;

Sivaev,Dmitry;

Lasida Adji,Farida;

Toborowicz,Jerzy Jakub;

Tang,Lawrence;

Nebrija,Julia Catherine;

Eleazar,Floradema;

Martinez,Marilyn Tolosa;

Cuttaree,Vickram;
Document Date
2017/03/31
Document Type
Working Paper
Report Number
114088
Volume No
2
Total Volume(s)
2 (See all volumes)
Country
Philippines,
Region
East Asia and Pacific,
Disclosure Date
2017/05/28
Disclosure Status
Disclosed
Doc Name
executive summary
Keywords
Commission on Higher Education

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Baker,Judy L.; Watanabe,Makiko; Soriano,Bernice Anne Varona; Limkin,Joseph Louie C.; Shi,Tuo; Hooton,Christopher Alex; Piatkowski,Marcin Miroslaw; Sivaev,Dmitry; Lasida Adji,Farida; Toborowicz,Jerzy Jakub; Tang,Lawrence; Nebrija,Julia Catherine; Eleazar,Floradema; Martinez,Marilyn Tolosa; Cuttaree,Vickram.

Philippines - Urbanization review : fostering competitive, sustainable and inclusive cities (Vol. 2 of 2) : executive summary (English). Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/821701495807847792

Philippines - Urbanization review : fostering competitive, sustainable and inclusive cities (Vol. 2 of 2) : executive summary (English)

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