Smart Cities and the Poor: Towards an Agenda for Inclusive Urbanization in India

This book explores the challenges of developing smart cities in emerging countries and offers a theoretical framework for inclusive, equitable, and sustainable urban development. It examines urban governance, digital divide, poverty, unemployment, and financial and social exclusion and proposes an agenda for inclusive, equitable, and sustainable urban development in line with the UN-SDGs, the New Urban Agenda of Habitat III, and India's new national urban missions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 268 pages
Publication date: 20 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Developing countries worldwide are embracing 'smart city' programs, leveraging innovative technology solutions to enhance public services. In the face of daunting challenges such as the digital divide, poverty, unemployment, inequality, and financial and social exclusion, these cities are navigating a complex terrain to achieve their goals. This comprehensive book delves into urban governance, digital divide, poverty, unemployment, and financial and social exclusion, offering a theoretical framework for inclusive cities, urbanization, migration, slums, and affordable housing.

The primary objective of this book is to formulate and implement an agenda for inclusive, equitable, and sustainable urban development that aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs), the New Urban Agenda of Habitat III, and India's new national urban missions. It explores the potential of adopting inclusive urban planning, zoning, and housing practices, financing inclusive city development, and alleviating poverty through municipal finance reforms, drawing upon detailed field studies of Indian cities. Additionally, the book proposes an agenda for slum-free and poverty-free cities, aiming to make these cities more people-focused, humane, and inclusive.

This book appeals to scholars and researchers in political science, policy studies, public administration, urban studies, urban planning and management, urban sociology, and geography. It also holds significance for policy researchers, community workers, grassroots researchers, policymakers, and sociologists who are interested in understanding the dynamics of urban development and exploring strategies for creating more equitable and inclusive cities.

Weight: 690g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032438870