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This Compact Guide offers a quick insight into the new publication Applying the Degree of Urbanisation — A methodological manual to define cities, towns and rural areas for international comparisons has been produced in close collaboration by six organisations — the European Commission, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and The World Bank.

It presents background information, gives some explanations and provides links for further, useful information.

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Release date: 9 March 2021

Additional information

Product code: KS-04-20-676
ISBN 978-92-76-26947-2
doi:10.2785/485951