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Urban development in the Greater Mekong Subregion [1]

Urbanization is set to play an ever greater role in the development of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries, transforming their economies and providing support to green economic growth. With urbanization levels still averaging about 30% in Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries, gross domestic product contributions of towns and cities have already reached 50%–60%. By 2050, when urban areas are set to reach 64%–74%, urban gross domestic product will grow to an estimated 70%–80%. By consolidating and deepening development along existing corridors, and improving environmental conditions, the GMS can prepare for future green growth. This publication is an assessment of the role of cities and urban connectivity in the sustainable development of GMS countries. It aims to increase awareness of best practices and key challenges in addressing essential development concerns in an urban context.

Publication Date: 
16/06/2016
Florian Steinberg [2], Januar Hakim [3]
Asian Development Bank [4]
Tags:
Urban Development [5], Urbanisation [6], Cambodia [7], Laos [8], Myanmar [9], Thailand [10], Vietnam [11], China [12], Urban Planning [13], Climate Change [14], Environment Management [15], Private Sector [16], Economic Development [17]

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Source URL: http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/reports-documents/urban-development-greater-mekong-subregion

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