urban poverty in bangladesh - Gtz

I. dhakaDhaka is the fastest growing megacityin the world with an estimated300,000 to 400,000 new migrants -mostly poor - arriving every year in thecapital city. Its population is currentlyaround 14 million and is projected togrow to 20 million in 2020, making itthe world’s third largest city. Most migrantscome from rural areas in searchof opportunities which can providenew livelihood options for millions, potentiallytranslating into improvementsof living standards. Their contributionto Dhaka’s economic growth is significant,as they provide much neededlabor to manufacturing, services, andother sectors. This migration, however,adds tremendous strain on the alreadycrowded city with limited inhabitableland in conjunction with limited accessto infrastructure.Source: The Worldbank (2007): ImprovingLiving Conditions for the Urban Poor. Dhaka.1