Urban-rural
A truly integrated approach to development must go beyond intra-city policy coordination and traditional rural issues. The benefits of stronger urban-rural cooperation include more efficient land use and planning, better provision of services (e.g. public transport, health) and better management of natural resources.
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BioCanteens#2
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FOOD CORRIDORS
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Document 16 December 2014pdf - 5.26 MB