Rapid Urbanisation in LIDCs

• Social challenges of rapid urbanisation in LIDCs include:

  1. Little official housing.
  2. Increase in crime rates.
  3. Little infrastructure to support the growing population.
• Environmental challenges of rapid urbanisation in LIDCs include:

  1. Rubbish not being collected.
  2. Sewage and toxic waste pollutes rivers and water.
  3. Increased congestion increases pollution.
• Economic challenges of rapid urbanisation in LIDCs include:

  1. Unemployment.
  2. Informal sector jobs increase.