Rapid population growth in Nigeria

Nigeria’s urban population is expanding rapidly. What are the particular planning issues posed by such an expansion, and give an example of how you might respond to them.

China and land markets

In 1986 China established land markets. Explain why this was significant in terms of urban design.

Island States and Global Finance

Describe the two main impacts on SIDS in the Pacific resulting from the global financial crisis. Use SIDS&GlobalEconomics2010 paper on Cecil as a guide (note some of the figures are contestable eg tourism’s contribution to GDP).