Dry Spells, Urban Swells : Analyzing the Drought-Induced Expansion of Cities in Sub-Saharan Africa
Report
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Year:
2025
Climate Change Adaptation, Disaster Risk Reduction, Urban Development
Audience:
Policy & Decision Makers, Urban Planners & Technical Experts, Researchers & Academia
Hazard:
Climatological
Resilience dimension:
Economy & Society, Infrastructure & Environment
Policy alignment:
Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, Sustainable Development Goals, AU Africa Urban Resilience Programme
Cross-cutting:
Risk-informed
Source:
World Bank
This policy research working paper examines the impact of droughts on urbanization and spatial expansion of cities in Sub-Saharan Africa, using satellite imagery and climatic data from 1984 to 2015. It is aimed at researchers and policymakers interested in urban development and climate adaptation.
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Early Warning and Preparedness for Floods and Drought