biggest migration in the world, dr. michael collyer
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The Biggest Migration in the World
Mobility, Urbanisation and Informal HousingMichael Collyer
Global population growth will be concentrated in poor cities
Megacities account for smaller but fastest growing proportion of total urban population
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1 to 5 m
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2011-2050 urban growth will vastly outpace population change as driver of urbanisation
83% of governments reported concerns about patterns of population distribution. 72% developing countries have policies to
reduce migration to large cities
New awareness of impact of natural hazards on cities
People living in urban coastal flood zones in 2060
Vulnerability of new urban residents varies widely
What contribution can academic research make?
Colombo beautification: financialisation of development
Migrating out of Poverty RPC: New research in informal settlements in Accra: 87% migrants
positive about migration
RGS Field Research Programme: ‘Migrants on the Margins’
Focus on ‘marginalised urban areas’
Plans for student involvement in research
Plans for continuous outreach
Thankyou.
http://migratingoutofpoverty.dfid.gov.ukhttp://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Field+Research+Programmes/Field+Research+Programme.htm
[email protected]@CollyerMC