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Dimensions of urban poverty in the Europe and Central Asia region
November 23, 2007 12:55

The objective of this study is to contribute to a better understanding of the extent and nature of poverty in urban areas in transition countries in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, providing particular attention to the disparities within urban areas between capital cities and secondary cities, and focusing on dimensions of poverty related to provision of network infrastructure and energy services in cities.

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Tags: Europe, Central, Asia, urban, poverty
Urban and regional dynamics in Poland
January 2, 2008 15:47

In this exploration of urban and regional dynamics in Poland after the transition, the authors find that the degree of urbanization, and primacy remains low in Poland. The largest cities are not growing at the rate that would be expected if post-transition adjustments were operating freely.

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Tags: urban, regional, dynamics, Poland