In 2008, for the first time in history, more than half of the world's population, 3.3 billion people, will be living in urban areas. urbanisation-the increase in the urban share of total population-is inevitable, but it can also be positive. This report looks beyond current problems. It examines the implications of impending urban growth and discusses what needs to be done, with specific attention to poverty reduction and sustainability.
- ISBN10 089714807X
- ISBN13 9780897148078
- Publish Date 13 July 2007 (first published 30 November 2006)
- Publish Status Transferred
- Out of Print 3 January 2016
- Publish Country US
- Imprint United Nations Publications
- Format Paperback
- Pages 104
- Language English