The unspoken risk in population clamour

A more positive view of urbanisation sees the economic opportunity. Kenya has 11 towns and five cities with populations exceeding 155,000 inhabitants each. 

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Population trends are hot-button issues in most countries. For businesses, the number and purchasing power of the citizens is about markets.

Right-wing populist politicians are blaming immigration for the stagnation in living standards in Europe and America. But even as that happens, governments are using immigration to redress skilled labour shortages.

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