A regional approach to leveraging urbanization for Africa’s structural transformation

A regional approach to leveraging urbanization for Africa’s structural transformation

Urbanization is one of the most important shifts that the African continent will undergo this cen­tury. As Africa consolidates its efforts to accel­erate structural transformation, it faces mount­ing challenges, along with new opportunities brought about by rapid urban growth. The way in which African countries manage the process of urbanization individually and collectively will be a determining factor in whether the continent achieves structural transformation for sustainable growth and inclusive development. Improving the connectivity of cities and human settlements at multiple scales, including urban-rural links and regional integration, presents major opportunities for leveraging Africa’s changing economic geog­raphy to bring about inclusive, productive and diversified economic growth.


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