Rapid urbanization in Zambia. The challenges facing our cities and towns

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Rapid urbanization poses significant challenges in Zambia, particularly concerning sustainable resource management. This essay examines the consequences of this phenomenon, highlighting inefficiencies in housing, transportation, and finance, alongside rising pollution and crime rates. It contrasts these issues with the predominantly donor-driven urban renewal plans, which aim to address the shortcomings of inadequate settlement planning and weak enforcement of regulations. The study underscores the complexities of managing urban growth in a developing context.