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Urbanization and spatial development in the Asian and Pacific region: trends and issues
Asian Development Review
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Urbanization in Asia and the Pacific since 1960 shows rapid growth and concentration. This review examines trends, driving forces, and policy approaches for sustainable urban development.
Area of Science:
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Development Studies
- Geography
Background:
- Analyzes urbanization and spatial development trends in Asian and Pacific developing countries since 1960.
- Identifies key driving forces behind these patterns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the speed and spatial concentration of urbanization.
- To assess the impact of income, sectoral productivity, and population growth.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of spatial policies and urban problem-solving measures.
Main Methods:
- Review of historical trends and patterns of urbanization.
- Analysis of socio-economic factors influencing spatial development.
- Examination of policy interventions and their outcomes.
Main Results:
- Significant acceleration in urbanization and spatial concentration observed.
- Income, sectoral productivity, and population growth are key drivers.
- Spatial policies have shown varying degrees of effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Rapid urban growth and concentration pose significant challenges.
- Policy approaches need to address sustainability and equity in urban development.
- Projections indicate continued urbanization trends towards the year 2000.
Keywords:
AsiaDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesEconomic DevelopmentEconomic FactorsEstimation TechnicsGeographic FactorsIncomeMigration PolicyOceaniaPolicyPopulationPopulation DynamicsPopulation GrowthPopulation PolicyPopulation ProjectionResearch MethodologySocial PolicySocioeconomic FactorsSpatial DistributionUrban Spatial DistributionUrbanizationMore Related Videos
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