South Africa’s Cities Support Program: Improving the Lives and Livelihoods of Its Citizens скачать в хорошем качестве

South Africa’s Cities Support Program: Improving the Lives and Livelihoods of Its Citizens

South Africa's economic growth lies in its cities with 8 of its largest cities not having reached their full potential. Currently, in Africa 40% of the population lives in cities, by 2050 it will be 60%. The World Bank would like to assist the city leaders to plan for this growth. The rapid urbanization in South Africa has inspired the country's National Treasury to launch the Cities Support program to improve the lives and livelihoods of its citizens. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/ynoB50IXaPY 00:00 Intro 00:12 Urban growth in South Africa 00:39 The importance of cities and support urbanization 01:14 Where people had to live in the past during apartheid 01:36 Inclusive growth 01:56 The importance of an integrated mindset 02:24 Governance and leadership 03:08 Cities engaging in economic spaces 03:49 Transportation issues 04:41 Urbanization demands 05:05 Climate-responsive planning 05:15 Risk and impacts of climate change 05:36 How to manage the shocks 05:55 Commitment to the citizens and community 06:21 Closing remarks and credits ABOUT THE WORLD BANK GROUP 🌐 The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. http://www.worldbank.org