What Are the Problems of Continued Urbanisation Discuss...

What are the problems of continued urbanisation? Discuss in relation to one area of the world and evaluate the possible solution. 1528words Urbanisation is a global problem with various impacts in different fields. â€Å"Urbanisation is the transformation of society from rural life to life in towns and cities† McDonald and McMillen (2010, p.8). The United Nations published, that in 1950 there was 2.54 billion of the population which equivalent to 29.1% of the world population was living in cities, but this percentage increased to 48.6% that means 6.5 billion of the world’s population in 2005. This indicates that the number of urban people had doubled about four times from 739 million in 1950 to 3.16 billion in 2005. It is expected to†¦show more content†¦93). Unfortunately, as a result of contamination of water and air, the high numbers of death children and diseases are increasing. However, there are some processes that the African governments can take, because it’s primarily responsibilities for their countries to conduct all issues. Bilham-Boult (2001) suggests that, guarantee to use th e safety of waste disposal methods, with the imposition of sanctions in the event of violation also encouraging the use of clean technology in the factories also reduce the emissions of factories and cars by developing the public transport, and encourage citizens to use it. As well as, spread the awareness about the issue of the environment and pollution. On other hand, this solution could be criticized because of deficiency of the abilities of the African developing countries, but there are several international organizations could help and support such as these solutions, these criticizes may seem just excuses. Because, if the governments do not cope with this issue seriously. Consequently, they would deal with it as a main priority. Poverty will be the third problem in the next paragraph. ------------------------------------------------- Top of Form Bottom of Form Bottom of Form Finally, in this paragraph, poverty will be discussed as a third problem of continued urbanisation and the development would be the solution then evaluate it to know its pros and cons. So, third way to solve poverty problem could be toShow MoreRelatedThe Impact of Agricultural Sector on Economic Growth in Nigeria18675 Words   |  75 PagesWhatever knowledge I have accumulated and use today has been given to me by others. I am not a ‘self-made man’. While I would mention some persons as a mark of my gratitude and appreciation, the list here cannot be exhaustive of all those who have in one way or the other contributed and still contribute to my research and academic career. I would like to pay tribute to Mr. S. Nwakwanogo, of blessed memory, who imparted key reading and study skills to me as early as my primary school age. In the sameRead MoreExploring Corporate Strategy - Case164366 Words   |  658 Pagesare managing strategic issues. The case studies which follow allow the reader to extend this linking of theory and practice further by analysing the strategic issues of speciï ¬ c organisations in much greater depth – and often providing ‘solutions’ to some of the problems or difï ¬ culties identiï ¬ ed in the case. There are also over 33 classic cases on the Companion Website. These are a selection of cases from recent editions of the book which remain relevant for teaching. The case studies are intended to