effect of internal migration in emerging and less developed countried Flashcards
(12 cards)
what is the economic transition in emerging countries and LDCs (since 1950s)
agricultural to industrial
where is there the most rapid urban growth
asia and africa
what is the main factor for urban growth
internal migration (rural—>urban)
what are push factors for internal migration (6)
- rural poverty
- overpopulation
- lack of land
- declining agricultural work
- conflict/war
- famine
what are pull factors for internal migration (3)
- opportunity: more employment
- better services
- public infrastructure
what has the increased migration to urban areas created
creation of slums or shantytowns
what are slums like
run-down, densely populated, informal housing
who are slums inhabited by
the worlds poorest, vulnerable and least powerful (squatters)
what is the cause of slums apart from the increase of urban migration (3)
- inequality
- exclusion
- lack of employment
by 2050, how many people will inhabit slums
3 billion +
what do slums lack (4)
- basic infrastructure: roads, sidewalks, electricity, clean/running water, rental housing
- sanitation services
- emergency
- health services
what are social problems in slums (3)
- high unemployment, marginal jobs, rely on informal economy
- violence and crime
- disease, addiction
