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Urbanization in Ecuador: an overview using the Functional Urban Area definition
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Abstract This paper explores the urbanization process under Functional Urban Areas (FUAs) definition considering Ecuador as case of study. Analyzing data from 1950 to 2010, we have identified 28 FUAs that confirm that urbanization has rapidly increased in Ecuador since 1962. Then, a slum index, which is cons... view more
This paper explores the urbanization process under Functional Urban Areas (FUAs) definition considering Ecuador as case of study. Analyzing data from 1950 to 2010, we have identified 28 FUAs that confirm that urbanization has rapidly increased in Ecuador since 1962. Then, a slum index, which is constructed using a United Nations methodology, is applied to approach individuals' wellbeing at dwelling level into FUAs for the period 1990-2010. We find that the greater improvement in terms of quality of dwelling takes place during the period 1990-2001 compared to 2001-2010.... view less
Keywords
Ecuador; developing country; urbanization; agglomeration area; population density; urban area
Classification
Area Development Planning, Regional Research
Free Keywords
developing economies; FUAs (Functional Urban Areas); OECD
Document language
English
Publication Year
2018
Page/Pages
p. 39-48
Journal
Region: the journal of ERSA, 5 (2018) 3
ISSN
2409-5370
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed