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This chapter aims to explore how cities and towns contribute to economic growth and poverty reduction in Africa.

May 25, 2026Open Access

Cities as drivers of development

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This chapter aims to explore how cities and towns contribute to economic growth and poverty reduction in Africa.
Analyzed theoretical frameworks regarding urban areas as growth engines.
Examined existing evidence on urban economic contributions in the African context.
Identified cities as key contributors to economic growth in Africa.
Highlighted the potential of urban areas to alleviate poverty based on theoretical and empirical evidence.

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The purpose of this chapter is to explore the contribution of cities and towns to the development of African economies and the reduction of poverty. The chapter considers the theoretical arguments for cities as engines of growth, and discusses their applicability to the African context as far as the available evidence permits.

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Human Sciences Research Council (Sat,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a13e8d20e02ee3982d336b9 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.14749/32387340