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Discuss the importance of small urban centres in regional development.​

Answer 1

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According to Satterthwaite and Tacoli (2006) , several factors are important for small and intermediate urban centres to develop as markets for rural producers, including farming systems, accessibility and affordability of transport, road infrastructure, the presence of local urban demand and links with a wider network ...

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Answer 2

Small urban centers are quite important  in regional development:

• Small urban centers play a major role in regional development.
• Opportunities for the development of the rural market, transportation facilities, improvement in the farming system by implementing new agricultural facilities, helping regional areas with trade and finance.
• They provide employment facilities and assistance on the basis of social, economic, and environmental problems.
• Hence, it contributes a major part to the development of the regional areas.