Uma contribuição para os estudos dos assentamentos urbanos: o caso da Vila de Namaacha, 1960-1996

Abstract

The study of the urbanization process is of particular attention for the economic development of Mozambique. Unfortunately, the studies on the urbanization process that have been carried out in Mozambique focus on cities. This study examines the characteristics linked to socio-economic dynamics, with particular attention to the level of supply of basic goods and services to the population and their influence on the space of Namaacha town. The analysis is done from 1960 to 1996 and is oriented to a theoretical framework that allows a deeper study in order to provide useful information that can help to understand this process at the level of small urban centers in Mozambique, as a component to outline strategies for economic growth in urban areas. The study shows that, as in the majority of the urban centers in Mozambique, the improvement of the quality of life of the population necessarily goes through increased investment in infrastructure. Overall, the study provides a very general overview of the state and supply and demand of goods and services in the town of Namaacha from the point of view of urbanization. In order to facilitate the understanding, taking into account the thematic purpose that is presented, this study is divided into parts that deal successively with methodological and conceptual aspects, physiographic and socio-economic aspects, brief conclusions, consulted bibliography and annexes that contain maps, figures and photos.

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