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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0-9

Rapid Urbanisation and food security

Author: Matuschke,I
Organisation: FAO
Publish Date: 2009
Country: Global
Sector: Agriculture
Method: Mapping
Theme: Food
Type: Report
Language: English
Tags: FOOD SECURITY,URBANISATION

Between 2007 and 2050 the world population is projected to increase from6.7 to 9 billion and most of this growth will occur in urban areas of less developed areas(UN2008).Urbanisation perse is often a positive development as urban areas tend to be more productive than rural areas and therefore a driver of economic growth and developemnt.
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