Population Growth and Rapid Urbanization in the Developing World (Advances in Electronic Government, Digital Divide, and Regional Development)

As the global population continues to boom, particularly in the developing countries, it has become necessary to find ways to handle this increase through various policy tools that address population growth and urbanization problems. The urbanization process has both potentials issues as well as opportunities to move societies forward that need to be exploited. Population Growth and Rapid Urbanization in the Developing World examines trends, challenges, issues and strategies adopted by developing countries in the face of population growth and rapid urbanization and its impact on urban environments. The book explores patterns of population growth and urbanization, use of different governance approaches in addressing challenges, as well as different tools and systems of appropriate allocation to address issues. The book is a comprehensive reference for academicians, students, practitioners, professionals, managers, urban planners and government officials.

Dr Shaibu B. Garba holds a Bachelor and Master of Science in Architecture from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, a Master of Architecture from McGill University Montreal, A Master of City and Regional Planning from Dhahran, and A Ph.D. from Newcastle University. Dr. Garba has taught at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, King Fahd University of petroleum and Minerals, Sultan Qaboos University, and currently at Qatar University. He holds an Adjunct Reader position at Ahmadu Bello University. His areas of teaching interest include: Design, History and Theory of architecture, Urban Design and Housing. Dr. Garba has engaged in professional consulting primarily in the areas of institutional facilities design, housing, and the planning and urban design of existing or new cities and facilities. Dr. Garba is actively engaged in research in the area of urban studies with focus on Environment and Behavior Issues, Urban Management and Governance, Housing and Community design issues. Dr. Garba has written more than 25 articles and papers published in refereed international journals, or presented at peer reviewed conferences and seminars. Dr. Garba has participated in many sponsored projects.