African countries urged to leverage urbanization to accelerate industrialization.
Mr. Adejumobi said urban demand for goods and services, well-balanced urban systems, and spatial planning can all be powerful assets for industrialization through cross-sectoral policy frameworks anchored in national development planning. The 2017 ERA’s theme is; Urbanization and Industrialization for Africa’s Transformation. Mr. Adejumobi acknowledged that urbanization comes with both costs and opportunities, but noted that with sufficient planning it has the potential to support Africa’s industrialization. The Economic Report on Africa is a flagship publication of ECA. Drawing on a wide array of sources, including case studies from across the continent, the 2017 edition highlights policy intervention areas essential for ensuring that Africa’s urbanization supports its industrialization.
| Format: | Press release biblioteca |
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| Language: | eng |
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2017-06
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10855/38911 |
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