Essays about: "rural-to-urban migration"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words rural-to-urban migration.

1. 1. Cultivating Community - Exploring an urban design proposal merging food production with future development for sustainable living.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

   Author : Kritika Singh; [2023]
   Keywords : Circular economy; urban food production; brownfield transformation; urban sustainability; housing development; food security; urban development; architecture.; Arts and Architecture;

   Abstract : With the global population projected to reach eight billion by 2022, the world faces significant challenges associated with rapid urbanization. The migration of individuals from rural to urban areas in search of improved opportunities exacerbates the strain on resources, posing obstacles such as housing shortages, infrastructure demands, and food scarcity in growing cities. READ MORE

3. 2. Beyond the Surface: An Empirical Analysis of Multidimensional Child Poverty in Zambia

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Jannis Köhler; [2023]
   Keywords : Multidimensional Child Poverty; Determinants; Rural-to-Urban Migration; Zambia; Sub-Saharan Africa; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Zambia has one of the highest levels of child poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, child poverty remains an understudied area and the determinants thereof are not well understood. READ MORE

4. 3. Geometric comparison of 3D city models for daylight simulations

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Johannes Lande Nyborg; [2022]
   Keywords : Geography; Physical Geography; Ecosystem Analysis; 3D city model; 3D building models; daylight access; daylight simulations; obstruction angle; free and open-source software; sustainable urban development; Geomatics; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : As cities keep densifying, essential resources such as daylight access become increasingly restricted. Therefore, prioritizing energy efficiency and enhancing the energy performance of our buildings is required for obtaining a sustainable urban environment. READ MORE

5. 4. People of mountains: An ethnographic study of the effects of emigration on left-behind population in the rural of Azerbaijan

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Socialantropologi

   Author : Ayshan Gurbanaliyeva; [2022]
   Keywords : social anthropology; rural-urban migration; left-behind; social continuity; migration ideology; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Migration is a globally studied social issue, that can cause changes in the demographic composition of the population and the structure of society. Azerbaijan has been experiencing different waves of migration in the country since gaining its independence. One of the largest waves is the emigration from rural to urban areas. READ MORE

6. 5. Living In The In Between: Transforming The Urban Fringe in Bettahalsuru, Bangalore

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

   Author : Anusha Muralidhar; [2021]
   Keywords : Urban Fringe; Urban Design; Peri-Urban Agriculture; Peri Urban Interface; Arts and Architecture;

   Abstract : India is and has always been an agricultural country. The country’s Agri-exports touched Rs 2.52 lakh crores (about USD 35 billion) in the financial year 2019-20 (Sally, 2021), out of a total income from exports of around USD 300 billion (Sally, 2021). This makes rural regions and agricultural lands incredibly important to the country. READ MORE