Megatrend: Urbanisation – A global trend reshaping investment opportunities

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Megatrend: Urbanisation – A global trend reshaping investment opportunities

The long-term megatrend of increased urbanisation has been evident in almost every country in the world, particularly since the Industrial Revolution mechanised food production and increased the need for skilled labour in industry. This migration toward urban centres is creating substantial investment opportunities across multiple sectors. Cities, which currently generate over 80% of global GDP while occupying merely 2% of land mass, are set to accommodate an additional 2.5 billion inhabitants by 2050 (source: World Bank). This unprecedented urban expansion drives massive infrastructure requirements, technological advancement and environmental challenges.

The long-term megatrend of increased urbanisation has been evident in almost every country in the world, particularly since the Industrial Revolution mechanised food production and increased the need for skilled labour in industry. This migration toward urban centres is creating substantial investment opportunities across multiple sectors. Cities, which currently generate over 80% of global GDP while occupying merely 2% of land mass, are set to accommodate an additional 2.5 billion inhabitants by 2050 (source: World Bank). This unprecedented urban expansion drives massive infrastructure requirements, technological advancement and environmental challenges.

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