The current global trend of urbanisation is putting pressure on our eco-system and is linked to poverty. Nepal is struggling with the most rapid urbanisation trend in the South Asian Sub-continent with approximately 15% of its total population living in 58 designated urban areas. This urban population is expected to reach 23% by 2016. It is increasing at a rate of 6.6% per annum reflecting both an increase in migration to towns as an escape from rural poverty, conflict and the reclassification of emerging towns from villages to municipalities. The rapid but unplanned growth of the urban sector coupled with the inability of the government to keep pace with the demand for infrastructure and services for the urban population has caused a number of urban environmental issues, especially in the central region of Nepal.
#Water #EnvironmentalSanitation #Hygiene #UrbanPoor
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UNHABITAT
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Bulletin or Poster
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Keywords:
WATER, ENVIRONMENT, SANITATION, URBAN AREAS, URBANIZATION, WATER MANAGEMENT, GOVERNANCE, CAPACITY BUILDING, CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT, PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION, POPULATION, PARTNERSHIP, BUDGET, RURAL POVERTY, MIGRATION, POLLUTION, CIVIL SOCIETY, WATER SUPPLY, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL SERVICES, ACCOUNTABILITY, EMPOWERMENT, SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED PERSONS, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, LATRINES, CONSTRUCTION, DRAINAGE, WATER POLLUTION, SUSTAINABILITY
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Thematic Group:
UNHABITAT
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Human Settlements
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Thesaurus:
10.04.00
- Environmental Health
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