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Politics will drive and impede Pakistan's urban policy

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PAKISTAN

Urbanisation outlook.

Urban centres will challenge Africa's ruling parties

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AFRICA

Urban discontent also contributed to the failure of South Africa’s ANC to secure a majority of the popular vote in last year’s municipal elections. This occurs against a…

Urban-rural linkages could foster growth in Uganda

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UGANDA

Planned infrastructure expansion comes amid shifts in Ugandan demographics with economic implications. The urban population is expected to grow to over 20 million people by 2040…

Costs rise as urban climate harm outpaces policymaking

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INT

Cities account for 70% of the carbon emissions from global energy use according to UN-Habitat, and more frequently are suffering increasingly visible and disruptive climate…

Africa's cities will struggle to manage rapid growth

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AFRICA

Outlook for urban planning in Africa.

‘Smart cities’ offer partial solution to urban stress

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INTERNATIONAL

Smart cities.

African population growth will add to traffic woes

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AFRICA

The twin processes of urbanisation and middle class growth have driven a rapid increase in vehicles on the road, leading to gridlock in many cities across sub-Saharan Africa…

Australian private infrastructure funds need will grow

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AUSTRALIA

Australia's infrastructure situation.

Myanmar civil service reform risks a two-tiered system

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MYANMAR

Outlook for civil service reform in Myanmar.

Youth unemployment will drive African migration

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AFRICA

In many African states, youth employment is stubbornly high. Moreover, many of those getting jobs receive such low wages that they continue to live in poverty.