The Future of the Middle East: Horizons of Challenges and Opportunities
... trend will not be reversed by 2050; cities in this region will host 130 million additional residents. New megatrends include: climate change and environmental degradation that can accelerate the process of urbanization and create many new problems. Along ... ... the development of urban autonomy and prevent any move towards decentralization necessary for effective urban governance. 4. Digitalization and Automation By the middle of the century, the world will finally enter the era of the digital economy, which ...
23.10.2019