Unit 4: INTRODUCTION

In this unit, we will look at the following:

• Concept of rural-urban migration (definition and application).
• Push and pull factors.
• Definition of rural depopulation.
• Causes and consequences of rural depopulation on people and the economy.
• Strategies to address rural depopulation.
• A case study that illustrates the effects of rural depopulation and strategies to address them.
• Social justice issues associated with rural settlements.