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May 24, 2026Open Access

The pauperisation of Africa’s urban population: reflections on the causes of poverty and inequality in African metropolitan cities

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HCHuman Sciences Research Council

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Reflects on urban poverty and inequality in African cities, suggesting solutions for modern challenges.

Key Points

  • This chapter examines the root causes of urban poverty and inequality in African metropolitan cities.
  • Utilizes secondary data to analyze causes of urban poverty
  • Considers historical context from colonial infrastructure development
  • Discusses policy recommendations for urban development in Africa.
  • Identifies the pull of urban opportunities versus government strategies
  • Highlights urban challenges stemming from rapid rural-to-urban migration
  • Proposes enhanced policies for sustainable urban development.

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Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1295bf48a0ea1665671f15https://doi.org/10.14749/32359884
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