"The number of megacities has multiplied over the past 50 years,
to the extent that they now provide a home to 9% of the
world's urban population
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Their importance in the national and global economy is
disproportionately high
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City governance is having to adapt to the challenge of
delivering holistic solutions across vast metropolitan regions
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City managers must strike the balance between three overriding
concerns: Economic competitiveness, environment and
quality of life for urban residents"
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