Africa's Urbanisation Dynamics 2022 The Economic Power of Africa's Cities

This report provides a new perspective on Africa's urban economies that is unique in its breadth and level of detail. Based on data from more than 4 million individuals and firms in 2 600 cities across 34 countries, it presents compelling evidence that urbanisation contributes to better economi...

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Corporate Authors: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, African Development Bank
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Paris OECD Publishing 2022
Series:West African Studies
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Collection: OECD Books and Papers - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Anchoring the role of cities in national economic planning
  • Executive summary
  • The Sahel and West Africa Club
  • Abbreviations and Acronyms
  • The role of local governments in economic development policy
  • Perspectives on Africa's urbanisation from policy makers and experts
  • Financing African Urbanisation: Increasing the fiscal capacity of African cities
  • Preface
  • City clusters, connectivity and economic integration in Africa
  • New evidence on Africa's urban economy