Part 4: Africa: economic transformation hinges on unlocking potential of cities
"If harnessed by adequate policies, urbanization can help advance economic development through higher agricultural productivity, industrialization, services stimulated by the growth of the middle class, and foreign direct investment in urban corridors. It also can promote social development through safer and inclusive urban housing and robust social safety nets. Finally, it can further sound environmental management by addressing the effects of climate change as well as the scarcity of water and other natural resources, controlling air pollution, developing clean cost-efficient public transportation systems, improving waste collection, and increasing access to energy. "
Source: http://www.africaneconomicoutlook.org/sites/default/files/2016-05/AEO2016_Theme2016_Maps.pdf
By africaneconomicoutlook.org