Africa needs urban planning investment to deal with rapid city growth
The number living in the continent’s cities is projected to nearly double to 1.7 billion by 2050.
A new World Bank report warns that Sub-Saharan African cities must invest in urban planning to address the challenges posed by a rapidly growing population. Africa's urban population is projected to nearly double by 2050, with major cities like Luanda, Lagos, and Kinshasa expected to see significant growth. This urbanization trend highlights the urgent need for policymakers to create environments that can concentrate essential elements like firms, workers, land, infrastructure, services, and connectivity, the bank emphasized.
Lagos, Nigeria's commercial capital, stands as a prime example of Africa's tech and finance hub, yet it still suffers from a lack of critical infrastructure such as efficient transportation systems. This infrastructure deficit presents a significant opportunity for private investment if urban planners make the right decisions about undeveloped lands, according to the report.
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