Cities

30 Apr 2015 | Infographic

Work area(s)

Sustainable development and human settlements

Topic(s)

Housing and basic services Territorial development Urbanization
infographic on cities

In Latin America and the Caribbean, 80% of the population lives in cities. The urbanization process has contributed to the region’s economic and social development. At the same time, cities reflect the poverty and inequality that still persist and they are the battleground for efforts to stop environmental degradation. ECLAC contends that each city’s development model must ensure its economic, social and environmental sustainability.

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