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