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Revision as of 15:40, 15 September 2013
Overview
Since 2009, for the first time in history there have been more people living in urban areas than in rural ones. The United Nations calculates that by 2050 about 70 per cent of the world’s population will be living in cities. Urbanisation is increasing particularly quickly in newly industrialising and developing countries, with far-reaching consequences for the reciprocal relationships between rural and urban areas.
The following articles explains........
The Pulling Power of the Cities
Investment in Rural Areas by Migrants
Endangering the Food Supply
Importing Food pushes up Food Prices
Strengthening Regional Structures by Improving Urban-Rural Linkages
Further Information
References
