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Determinants and Pattern of Urbanization and Counter-Urbanization: The Case of South Asia

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  • Md Nazirul Islam Sarker*

    (School of Public Administration, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, People‟s Republic of China)

  • Md Altab Hossin

    (Department of Information Management and Ecommerce, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China)

  • Min Wu

    (School of Public Administration, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, People‟s Republic of China)

  • G. M. Monirul Alam

    (Faculty of Agricultural Economics & Rural Development, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU), Gazipur, Bangladesh)

  • Mohsin Shafi

    (Business School, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, People‟s Republic of China)

  • A. K. M. Kanak Pervez

    (Department of Agronomy and Agricultural Extension, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh)

  • Airin Rahman

    (College of Agricultural Economics and Management, Northwest Agricultural and Forestry University, Shaanxi, China Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh)

Abstract

Developing countries are experiencing rapid and unguided urbanization which may contribute to increase poverty. Managing rapid urbanization is crucial for sustainable development. The main purpose of this article is to explore the determinants, trend and status of urbanization and counter-urbanization in South Asia. The effects of urbanization and counter urbanization has influence on land use pattern and real estate planning in South Asia. Urbanization in South Asia provides opportunities for education, employment, better housing, updated technology transfer, markets for agricultural products and better physical treatment facilities by gathering well educated and skilled people. While the urbanization is increasing gradually in most of the megacities in South Asia but the trend of counter urbanization is less than the urbanization. The paper concluded with some policy recommendations including public-private partnership for sustainable urban development in South Asia.

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  • Md Nazirul Islam Sarker* & Md Altab Hossin & Min Wu & G. M. Monirul Alam & Mohsin Shafi & A. K. M. Kanak Pervez & Airin Rahman, 2018. "Determinants and Pattern of Urbanization and Counter-Urbanization: The Case of South Asia," The Journal of Social Sciences Research, Academic Research Publishing Group, vol. 4(12), pages 802-812, 12-2018.
    • Handle: RePEc:arp:tjssrr:2018:p:802-812
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    1. Mesbahuddin Ahmed & Anu Muhammad Anisur Rahman & Most Nilufa Khatun, 2020. "Empowerment of the Extreme Poor Women through Microfinance: Evidence from Northern Part of Bangladesh," Journal of Contemporary Research in Social Sciences, Michael Laurence, vol. 2(4), pages 68-80.
    2. Syed Lakhte Hyder & Lu Feng & Zile Huma, 2021. "Conservation Of Ekistics-Based Urban Form: Controlling Amalgamation Of Twin City Growth Pattern," Engineering Heritage Journal (GWK), Zibeline International Publishing, vol. 5(1), pages 12-21, April.

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