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Course Information
Title
Fostering Growth and Inclusion in Asia’s Cities
Duration
40 minutes
About the Course
This lecture describes ways to build the capacity of Asia’s cities to boost growth and employment. The focus is on sound urban planning, efficient public transport, and affordable housing. It is divided into four units:
Unit 1: Urbanization in Developing Asia (10 minutes)
- Status and trends
- Relationship between urbanization and economic growth
- Natural cities based on nighttime lights data
Unit 2: Urban Agglomeration Economies in Asia’s Cities (6 minutes)
- Benefits of agglomeration
- Cities, firms, and jobs: Some new evidence
Unit 3: Managing the City as a Labor Market (19 minutes)
- Planning for urban expansion
- Adequate affordable housing and housing policies
- Coverage, efficiency, and affordability of public transportation
- Economic development and the role of governments
Unit 4: Urban Systems and Development (6 minutes)
- Planning for urban expansion
- Policy implications
- Conclusion
Learning Objectives
- Better understand the patterns of urbanization in Asia and the implications for economic growth
- Learn about policy options to make urbanization work for all
- Emphasize the role of city planning
How to Complete this Course
- Watch four short video lessons
- Review open access learning materials
- Submit an evaluation form
- Certificate issued upon completion of the course requirements
Lecturer

Matthias Helble, Economist, Asian Development Bank (ADB)
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Assigned Reading
- Asian Development Bank (ADB). 2019. Asian Development Outlook 2019: Update Fostering Growth and Inclusion in Asia’s Cities.