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Mega Cities Offer Mega Opportunities

Emerging markets will dominate the list by 2030.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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Megacities are a mega trend as the global population continues to shift toward urban areas. According to a new study by Euromonitor International, in 1900 only 15% of the globe’s population resided in cities. In 2008, more than half of the world’s population living in urbanized conurbations; i.e., cities with at least 10 million inhabitants. And developing countries are leading the charge. In 2017, 26 of the 33 megacities were in developing countries and will continue to do so for the forse...

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