The Challenges of Urbanization in West Africa (English)

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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Lopez Calix,Jose Roberto;

Rogy,Michel;

Mukim,Megha;
Document Date
2018/04/01
Document Type
Working Paper
Report Number
132006
Volume No
1
Total Volume(s)
1
Country
Mali,
Region
Western and Central Africa,
Disclosure Date
2018/11/13
Disclosure Status
Disclosed
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The Challenges of Urbanization in West Africa
Keywords
Urban Infrastructure and Service Delivery

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Lopez Calix,Jose Roberto; Rogy,Michel; Mukim,Megha.

The Challenges of Urbanization in West Africa (English). AFCW3 Economic Update Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/453891542132512938

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