Development History: A Multi-Dimensional Region Centred on Shanghai In the Chinese context, as urban spatial patterns and governance systems evolve, the concept of “region” increasingly exhibits multi-dimensional and dynamic characteristics, especially prominent in Shanghai and its surrounding areas. Shanghai is one of China’s four municipalities directly under the central government and a core city of […]
In a world grappling with pressing challenges like economic volatility, social inequality, and climate change, traditional development strategies, largely focused on economic growth, often fall short. As these issues intensify, there is a growing need to explore alternative solutions that embrace inclusion and sustainability. One promising avenue is territorial development, a concept that has long […]
The voting behaviour in Nigeria has been attributed to many factors, such as clientelism, vote buying, party identification, the performance of the government, and ethnicity. Most of these studies have been done at a macro level. There were limited studies done on the rural dwellers. According to the World Population Review (2024), the Nigeria population […]
Cities and regions around the world face enormous challenges—environmental degradation, resource scarcity, economic instability, and social inequality. To tackle these issues, we need bold, transformative approaches to sustainability. Enter the circular economy: a framework that rethinks how we use materials and energy, aiming to reduce waste and consumption. But for the circular economy to truly […]