[RED DEMOCRATICA] UN: Growing urban population to spur challenges

 

Quote of the Day | Excerpts from UN Dispatch | UN: We need to listen to youths Created for eleccion@yahoogroups.com |  Web Version   July 11, 2014 FOLLOW THE UN FOUNDATION     News covering the UN and the world SIGN UP | FORWARD | ADVERTISE | DONATE Top Story UN: Growing urban population to spur challenges The world's urban population is expected to be more than 6 billion by 2045, with most growth from Asia and Africa, says the United Nations' World Urbanization Prospects report. This rise will present challenges for health, education and infrastructure. Reuters (7/10), The Guardian (London)/Global Development blog (7/10), The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (7/10) Share:      Above the Fold UN: We need to listen to youths Tens of millions are dying from treatable diseases Iraqi Kurds withdraw from government UN Radio   Quote of the Day @UNFoundation: Friday is World Population Day - 2014 focus is on investing in young people. 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