United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

Bridging the Gap Between Urbanisation and Economic Growth

Bridging the Gap Between Urbanisation and Economic Growth

Addis Ababa — Rapid urbanisation across Africa presents an opportunity for increased industrialisation and development on the continent, but governments will need plans and integrated strategies if they want urbanisation to lead to growth, said Takyiwaa Manuh, director of the ECA's Social Development Policy Division on Sunday.