| The present crisis in urban management in developing and 'transitioning' countries is largely the result of rapid urbanization and modernization which came to these countries without the basics of planning and management that should have gone hand in hand with them. Because economic growth was the primary goal, the advent of urban development further resulted in the degradation of the urban environment, notably its freshwater and marine resources. Today, the need for urban environmental management has become urgent more than ever especially for decision makers. Urban environmental management is a high level skill that is expected from decision makers - those who have the responsibility to establish priorities and create a balance between urban development... |
