Poverty and governance are both issues high on the agenda of international agencies and governments in the South. With urban areas accounting for a steadily gro

This volume examines the persistence of poverty - both rural and urban - in developing countries, and the response of local governments to the problem, explorin

Poverty and governance are both issues high on the agenda of international agencies and governments in the South. With urban areas accounting for a steadily gro

With the emphasis on market-led development initiatives, sustainable urbanization is a challenge, especially in growing nations. Regional administrative efforts

This book examines three vital issues in urbanization and democratization: the institutional structures and processes of urban local governance to improve acces