“According to a report by the Global Commission on the Economy & Climate, if this gap isn’t closed, as many as 2 billion city dwellers will live in informal settlements by 2030. But better urban growth could be a $17 trillion opportunity by 2050 if national policymakers can transform their urban financial systems and overcome investment, regulatory and institutional barriers to ensure compact, coordinated and connected cities.”
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