Urban Growth in LICs and NEES

Cards (4)

  • How much of the worlds population will live in an urban enviorment in 2030 according to the UN

    60%
  • When did HICs saw the majority of their urbanization
    1950s
  • Opportunities of Urban Growth
    Growth of urban industrial areas - increases further economic development
    Industrial development increases job opportunities and higher wages
    Increased market share through selling goods overseas
    Better access to education, healthcare and the internet
    Access to clean water, sanitation and electricity
    Improved living in conditions with a safer enviorment - policing
  • Major challenge of urban growth to LICs and NEEs
    Squatter settlements