Somik Lall

This book develops a framework for thinking through such spatially-targeted policies and assessing their social value, while presenting new evidence on key empirical issues.

By 2050, three-quarters of Morocco's population will be urban. While Moroccan cities are the engines of today's demographic and economic growth, they face persistent challenges. This note identifies priority actions to be taken to allow public authorities help urban development boost economic growth and promote shared prosperity for all.

Unleashing the potential of African cities and towns to deliver services and employment in a livable and environmentally friendly environment will require empowering land markets, strengthening urban planning and regulatory functions, and providing financing for public assets and infrastructure investments.