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Urban and Rural Development Challenges

This cluster of papers explores the challenges and complexities of urban poverty, slum upgrading, housing policy, informal settlements, and sustainable development in developing countries. It delves into issues such as land tenure, community participation, health equity, and poverty alleviation within the context of rapid urbanization and its impact on marginalized populations.

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Urban PovertySlum UpgradingHousing PolicyInformal SettlementsUrbanizationLand TenureSustainable DevelopmentCommunity ParticipationHealth EquityPoverty Alleviation

Journals publishing in this area

1World Development cover
World Development
ISSN 0305-750X270 articles in this topic
343h-index
2International Journal of Geography Geology and Environment cover
7h-index
3International Journal of Sociology and Humanities cover
International Journal of Sociology and Humanities
ISSN 2664-86794 articles in this topic
1h-index