... this issue through a sociological perspective. Dr Sam Sarpong can be contacted at: ssarpong@umat.edu.gh 29 03 2016 23 06 2016 23 06 2016 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2017 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Cities Society Urban Boundaries...

... is adjusted every year, the eligibility criteria of these programs and, therefore, the targeted population, changed periodically [6] . Incomes policy National economy Brazil Cities Local redistribution Median voter demand Altruism Geographical distance After the election of President Luiz...

... broadcasting or rubbish collection; and “social services”, like medical care, housing, education, and social care. South Africa Cities Public policy Local government Public services Citizen complaints Citizen participation Local public policy Public evaluation Public service delivery...

.../approach Starting with a review of the 4th IPCC report and the Stern Review, a strategy is developed on how to make cities main actors in fighting climate change. First examples of successful urban greening are presented. Findings Cities are main drivers of climate change, and they are driven...

... industries, developments on the metropolitan peripheries are assisting with the ongoing functional linkages of their metropolitan hosts to the national economy and beyond, and thus are contributing to their continuing viability. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2004 Cities Urban areas United...