Urbanization
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- Africa before Urbanization
- Urbanization : Urbanization is the process of making a place more urban than it was before, becoming more of a developed land
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- Africa after Urbanization
- Economic Pros :Cities are a lot more efficient than rural areas in providing basic things such as fresh water and electricityUrban jobs have higher pay than jobs typically found in rural areasMore and different types of jobs are available in urban areas.Social Pros :- Urban areas have higher life expectancy - Better access to Education- Better access to Medical Care- Lower death ratesEnvironmental Pros : Public transportation and walkable cities require less energy use.Multi-family dwellings (apartments for example) require less energy than individual homes
- Pros of Urbanization in Africa
- Economic Cons:Water pollution from poor sewage disposalAir pollution from cars and factoriesDestruction of natural habitatsSocial Cons:Crime in Slums (often not a priority of law enforcement since these are often considered illegal settlements)Slum dwellers don’t own the land they settle and often can be evicted at any timeEnvironmental Cons :More people than jobs migrate to the cities leading to unemploymentPeople in rural areas often do not have the education and skills for the jobs in the citiesAvailable housing can not keep up with population growthPoor people tend to be clustered in slums with limited access to utilities and electricity
- Cons of Urbanization in Africa
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