South Africa like any other country is in pursuit of achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS). However, there are challenges that the country is currently facing which affect the realization of SDG No.11, "Making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable." From this perspective, select any five development obstacles and demonstrate how they hinder effective sustainable urban development in South African context.

South Africa like any other country is in pursuit of achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS). However, there are challenges that the country is currently facing which affect the realization of SDG No.11, "Making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable." From this perspective, select any five development obstacles and demonstrate how they hinder effective sustainable urban development in South African context.

Economics For Today

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Author:Tucker

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Chapter14: Environmental Economics

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