The purpose of this position paper is to clarify why and how of urban poverty and begging in various African towns, and to look ahead to areas and methods those are particularly relevant to reducing urban begging. This includes measures targeted directly on urban begging, and areas of cooperation that will also benefit vulnerable groups in the urban population.
The pace of urbanization is rapidly increasing in countries all over the world, Africa included. Just under half of the world’s six billion people now live in towns. By 2025, four billion people in developing countries will be living in urban areas. Urbanization involves major challenges related to the environment, health and HIV/AIDS and exerts considerable pressure on land, housing, and infrastructure. Uncontrolled urbanization is linked to rising levels of begging and social unrest. The characteristics of urban poverty are different from those of rural poverty and have a particularly negative impact on women, children and young people. There is a clear link between urbanization and economic growth, and economic growth and poverty reduction. For towns to play a central role in poverty reduction, they must be well organized and well governed.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- ABSTRACT
- Contents
- Introduction
- Causes of beggary in African cities
- Effects of Begging
- The way forward to African cities beggary
- Conclusion
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This position paper explores the causes and effects of urban poverty and begging in various African towns. It aims to clarify the factors driving this phenomenon and identify potential strategies for reducing urban begging. The paper focuses on measures specifically targeted at urban begging, as well as areas of cooperation that can benefit vulnerable groups within the urban population.
- The link between urbanization, economic growth, and poverty reduction
- The characteristics and causes of urban poverty in African cities
- The impact of beggary on urban life and the social fabric
- Potential strategies for reducing urban begging
- The importance of collaboration in tackling urban poverty and beggary
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: The paper sets the context for understanding urban poverty and begging in African cities, highlighting the rapid pace of urbanization and the challenges it presents. It emphasizes the link between economic growth and poverty reduction and the crucial role of well-organized and governed towns in poverty alleviation.
- Causes of beggary in African cities: This chapter delves into the various factors contributing to the prevalence of begging in African cities. It explores economic causes such as job loss, unemployment, and poverty, as well as social causes like family disintegration, lack of parental control, and social disability fund collapse. The chapter also examines the role of biological factors, including illness, disability, and old age. Additionally, it touches upon the potential exploitation of beggars and the influence of globalization and economic disparity on the issue.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper explores the multifaceted issue of urban poverty and begging in African cities. It examines the economic, social, and biological factors contributing to the phenomenon, focusing on keywords like urbanization, poverty, unemployment, family disintegration, disability, and globalization. The text also addresses the potential exploitation of beggars and the need for effective strategies and interventions to address this complex problem.
- Quote paper
- Timothy Musa (Author), Roland Koech (Author), 2019, Urban Poverty and Begging in African Countries. Possible Ways Out, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/594507
