Urbanization, Unemployment, and Migration in Africa: Theory and Policy
Urbanization and migration in Africa are linked to economic development and policy challenges.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: |
population council |
| Authors: | Michael P. Todaro |
| Geographic focus: | Africa, Sub-saharan Africa |
Methods
The research method involved reviewing recent trends, empirical data, and policy implications related to urbanization, unemployment, and migration in Africa. It focused on sub-Saharan Africa's urban population growth, the urban informal economy, women's roles, and rural-urban migration within a descriptive and analytical framework. The study concluded with an analysis of policy options to address the challenges posed by rapid urban growth.
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Key Insights
This essay examines the conceptual, empirical, and policy-relevant linkages among urbanization, rural-urban migration, and economic development in Africa. It reviews trends and future scenarios for urban population growth, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where growth rates are the highest globally. The study explores the urban informal economy, the role of women in informal activities, and the economic crisis in Africa. It analyzes policy options to address the economic, social, and environmental issues arising from rapid urban growth.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: Africa geographic scope | English publication language | Sub-saharan Africa geographic scope | ecomony | economic development | environmental issues | gender roles | migration | policy analysis | rural-urban migration | rural–urban migration | scenarios | social services | unemployment | urban informal economy | urban population | urbanization