Urbanization and the Challenge of City Life in Third World Countries: Trends and Implications
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URBANIZATION AND THE CHALLENGE OF CITY LIFE IN THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES: TRENDS AND IMPLICATIONS
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Department of Public Administration
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Email: ojiako.chijo@gmail.com
Department of Public Administration
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
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Department of Public Administration
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Email: emmanuelchinedu481@gmail.com
Department of Public Administration
Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro
Abstract
Urbanization is by no means a new concept in the lexicon of social sciences. Generally speaking, it has been identified as a sub-set of training in local government. The focus on demographic bias underscores the reason for increased interest in urban areas, particularly in recent times. Urban centres play an indispensable role in national development. As such, it occupies a strong place in national planning and policy discourse. The objective of this paper, therefore, is to identify the challenges facing city life in third world countries in the quest to achieve sustainable development. Data for this study were gathered from both primary and secondary sources. Primary data were collected through observations and interviews, while secondary data were gathered from official records, journals, textbooks and internet sources. Content analysis was adopted for the purpose of this study. The study anchors on the theory of Urban Bias as a framework for analysis. In summary, the study identified that some of the cases of migrations are voluntary while others are not. It concludes that rural-urban migration would persist as long as rural-urban inequalities exist. The study recommends above all that there is need on the part of government to create enabling environment for economic activities to thrive, thereby creating more employment opportunities. This in turn bridge rural-urban inequalities, thus, discourage rural-to-urban migration in third world countries.
Keywords: Urbanization, City Life and Third World Countries
