Africa’s rapid urbanization can drive industrialization, says new UN

In a new report from the  UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) , Giovanie Biha explained that African rapid urbanization has led to services growth instead of the industrial agriculture and output necessary to combat poverty and promote growth. Urban population growth poses a series of challenges that could provide opportunities for industrialization, which could in turn positively benefit the continent. Large-scale investments are necessary to reverse a slowing rate of growth across manufacturing sectors, but inadequate financial and structural constraints are threatening infrastructure development.

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