Overpopulation in many urban centers around the world is a major problem. What are the causes and how can this problem be solved?

Many

cities

around the globe are overcrowded, the influx of

people

moving to urban

areas

has become problematic. There are many reasons that can cause

this

migration, lack of opportunity in the rural

areas

and violence seem to be the main factors that contribute to

this

development. How could

this

be solved? for many

this

is an issue that should be addressed by governments, more investments in the rural

areas

and safety could be the key to prevent

people

from leaving their places of origin. Finding a job and accessing postsecondary

education

seems to be more challenging in small towns, which is the main reason that makes

people

migrate to bigger urban

areas

. Most of the factories, businesses, and colleges are located in the

cities

, resulting in a huge disadvantage for the young kids trying to continue their

education

. Rural salaries are not high enough to subsidise the expenses that they would have to incur if they wish to study in a close urban

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and keep leaving in their home towns. Another determining factor is violence, many

people

have been deployed by arm groups who control the most forgotten

areas

and that need the land to run their illicit business,

for example

in Afghanistan close to 60% of the rural population move to bigger

cities

fleeing from arm groups whose main purpose was to cultivate Amapola to produce opium. To tackle the above problem, governments should turn their attention to rural

areas

, investing in more infrastructure and programs that generate jobs and

education

opportunities, and that

incentate

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incentive

concentrate

locals to remain in their places of origin, but, under suitable circumstances.

Also

, local authorities must warranty the safety and well being of their

people

. Better life conditions can prevent young

people

from joining illegal activities and groups. Recent studies have demonstrated that social investment significantly reduces violence. To conclude,

cities

would not be as overpopulated, if governments invest in improving life quality,

education

access, and security in the rural

areas

.