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It frames urbanization as a strategic opportunity while diagnosing key barriers to sustainable and inclusive urban development. The review aligns with Madagascar’s 2019 National Policy for Urban Development, identifies current urbanization trends and city typologies by population size, and outlines major bottlenecks and priority reform areas. It supports governments and city leaders with actionable investment sequencing to strengthen planning, capacity, and coordination.","Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disc losure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized  \n© Maurice Brand  \nSHORT VERSION  \nMADAGASCAR URBANIZATION REVIEW  \nLEVERAGING CITIES AS DRIVERS OF GROWTH AND STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATION  \n2024  \n© 2024 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development  \nThis work is a product of the staff of The World Bank with external contributions. 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