Introduction to Section 1

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Both Africa and Asia are facing a number of development challenges, with expanding populations and increasing urbanization; rising demand for water, energy, food, and other commodities on a local, regional, and global scale; predicted hydrological variability due to climate change; and persistent poverty and inequality.

This introduction explores the factors that influence the rate and extent of infrastructure development, and then briefly summarizes each chapter of Section 1.

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