======Upside-Down Urbanism======
The report explores the informal economy's role in urban development and its potential as a business partner in future cities.  \\ 
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|Report location:  |[[https://foresightfordevelopment.org/sobipro/download-file/46-1088/54|source]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Publisher:  |<WRAP> 
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|Authors:  |Robert Neuwirth  |
|Geographic focus:  |Sub-saharan Africa, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Caracas (venezuela), Lagos (nigeria), Mumbai, São Paulo, Kigali, Dubai, Shanghai, Singapore, Global   |

=====Methods=====
The research method involved a combination of economic analysis, case studies, and interviews with individuals and business representatives operating within the informal economy.  \\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The report discusses the growth of sub-Saharan African economies and the paradox of jobless growth, highlighting the informal sector's role in employment and urban development. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and engaging with informal economies, such as squatters and street vendors, to do business in developing cities. The report illustrates how multinational companies successfully operate within these informal markets and suggests that governments should focus on development strategies that include, rather than exclude, informal communities.  \\ 
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