> What's the balance? I've no idea, An obvious solution is rural development, looking to India as an example. The accelerating urban migration in India in the

> What's the balance? I've no idea, An obvious solution is rural development, looking to India as an example. The accelerating urban migration in India in the 90s/2000s was not organic: young people were forced to leave their homes because they didn't have job opportunities or enough land to farm, and then older people had to follow for cultural and economic reasons. The ultimate goal is sustainable urban growth, but cities can't immediately handle what this would require. Instead, India has instituted fairly successful rural development programs that are aimed at increasing jobs, improving social safety nets, and empowering women. I think China should seriously consider ramping up similar efforts. http://blogs.worldbank.org/endpovertyinsouthasia/what-india-s-successful-rural-development-programs-can-teach-world http://blogs.worldbank.org/endpovertyinsouthasia/what-india-...