Analysis of structure and spatial deprivation in Akure, Nigeria

Deprivation and inequality are rife in Nigerian cities, a phenomenon that is seen as a threat to social cohesion and stability. The multi-variable approach was adopted to account for the intercorrelation of different socio-economic problems in the city. The objectives were to find the spatial driver...

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Published in:Urban research & practice 2023-05, Vol.16 (3), p.351-373
Main Author: Oloyede Alabi, Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cities
city structure
Deprivation
Disadvantaged
Economic problems
Inequality
Infrastructure
Quality of life
Resource allocation
Social cohesion
socio-economy
Socioeconomic factors
spatial analysis
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Summary:Deprivation and inequality are rife in Nigerian cities, a phenomenon that is seen as a threat to social cohesion and stability. The multi-variable approach was adopted to account for the intercorrelation of different socio-economic problems in the city. The objectives were to find the spatial drivers of deprivation, the level of variation in deprivation within the city and finding the structure, interrelationships and variability of the individual factors within the city. Results reveal spatial disparities in pathological conditions, access to amenities and infrastructure within the city. Policy implications in favour of disadvantaged areas in the allocation of funds and resources were recommended.
ISSN:1753-5069
1753-5077
DOI:10.1080/17535069.2021.2023623