Categories: All - housing - infrastructure - migration - policies

by Valentina Anelli 9 years ago

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Population & Housing

The dynamics of population and housing reveal significant contrasts between developed and developing countries, particularly in urban and rural areas. Urban food security and proper utilization of resources are critical in addressing health conditions and inadequate infrastructure.

Population & Housing

Link Text

http://www2.unicef.org:60090/about/execboard/files/B-8713E-JMB_Jan_09_-_population_growth.pdf

Urban Growth

Link Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JHnDF6tDTU

Link English Glossary

http://www.census.gov/glossary/

Link Spanish Glossary

http://www3.inegi.org.mx/sistemas/glosario/default.aspx?clvglo=cpv2010&s=est&c=27432

Population and Housing

Population Trends

Migration flows
External migration
Internal migration
Youth population
Ageing
Mortality rates
Fertility rates

Countries

Developed Countries
Developing countries

Infrastructure

Inadequate Housing
Cities cannot meet the increasing demands for services
Basic infrastructure and services
Electricity
Water supply
Heating
Drainage system

Concentration of Poverty

Rural areas
Urban areas

Policies

Agencies
Governments
Sex education
Access to housing
Census
United Nations Population Fund
State of World Population 2007
Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD)

ICPD Beyond 2014 Global Report

Urban food security

Poor food utilisation
Health conditions
Sanitation
Poor water

Illegal squatter settlements

Poor infrastructure & access to services
Heavy burdens in purchasing fuel, water, housing, health and education
Llimited tenure rights

Urban employment opportunities

Competitive job market
Higher skills