Examples of Problems of ELDCs and How They are Attempted to be Solved
Every city had to start somewhere. No matter how much it has boomed,
it still once faced the serious problems of urban growth. Even the
most prosperous cities today such as Paris and New York had to go
through a dreaded period of troubles at some stage, just like many
have to encounter at present. These affluent cities in are nowadays
labeled to be in EMDCs (Economically More Developed Countries), while
the not-so-fortunate cities are categorized in the ELDCs (Economically
Less Developed Countries). Cities in ELDCs stumble upon several
dilemmas such as overpopulation, gridlock, not enough land to expand,
air pollution, etc. Every city, though, tries its' best to solve their
problems. The point is that this doesn't always work. The following
thesis will discuss a number of cities in ELDCs that face problems
like these, and how they are attempted towards resolution. These
cities will be: Bangkok, Cairo, and Jakarta.
The concept "looks can be deceiving" is instantly sprung into action
when discussing the economy of the city of Bangkok in Thailand. When
perceived by an outsider, Bangkok is a completely developed city with
a great deal to offer. However, it is fully mistaken by its bright
lights and magnificent architecture, because for certain inhabitants,
Bangkok is a hard life out in the city. It is known as a primate city,
which is a metropolis that involves very much rural to urban
migration. In fact, Bangkok is one of the most dominant primate cities
in the world. The increase in population and modernization brought
various problems that Bangkok is forced to deal...
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...s, strategies of resolution must be started upon immediately.
This continues until one fine day, when they will be proudly be
labeled an 'EMDC'.
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