How can we make cities work for development?

Making Cities Work for Development

Tony Venables

This International Growth Centre (IGC) policy brief analyses the potential of cities in the developing world and discusses the negative impact of poor public services, weak infrastructure, and institutional and legal obstacles to private investment in cities. Policymakers formulating urban plans and new infrastructure will find a useful resource in the interventions Oxford University professor and IGC member Tony Venables recommends to achieve the full potential of cities.

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Making Cities Work for Development

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