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Home»Development Pressures»Population growth

Population growth

Urban Expansion in Nigeria

Helpdesk Report
  • William Avis
November 2019

This rapid literature review surveys the available literature on urban expansion in Nigerian cities/towns over the coming decades. It presents information on population growth, geographic expansion and urban density to illustrate that urban centres in Nigeria are expanding at different rates which are dependent on the aspect of urbanisation considered. Rapid urbanisation is ...» more

Non-political drivers of violence

Helpdesk Report
  • Anna Strachan
August 2014

A growing body of literature looks at non-political drivers of violence. These, often inter-related factors, include: Climate change and environmental degradation: There is limited evidence to suggest that there is a causal link between climate change and environmental degradation and violence. However, climate change can exacerbate existing fragile situations leading to ...» more

Youth Issues in Yemen

Helpdesk Report
  • Seema Khan
October 2007

Over 20% of Yemen’s population is aged between 15 and 24 and, according to UN estimates, by 2025 will have increased by 69% - the second fastest growth rate in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Yemen also has high rates of illiteracy and youth unemployment. Lack of employment is considered to be one of the single most important and debilitating effects of ...» more

  • Development Pressures
    • Climate change
    • Food security
    • Fragility
    • Migration & diaspora
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      • Migration
    • Population growth
    • Urbanisation
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