UN Habitat predicts a rapid shift in Afghanistan, stating that by 2060, one in every two citizens will reside in urban areas.
They emphasize transforming this trend into an opportunity for sustainable development rather than a crisis.
Urbanization has surged from just one in twenty people in 1950 to one in four by 2022. However, the country’s infrastructure currently lacks the capacity to support this unprecedented growth effectively.
Without proper planning, this expansion risks increasing informal settlements and urban poverty.
The organization warns that immediate management is needed to address housing shortages and limited access to essential services.
