World Cities Report is released by which among the following? |ForumIAS

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[A] World Bank

[B] EIU

[C] UN-Habitat

[D] UNESCO

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: World Cities Report, 2022

The UN-Habitat has released the World Cities Report, 2022.

Key Findings of the Report

Global Urban Population: The urban population is forecast to grow from 56% in 2021 to 68% by 2050. The growth will be driven by middle- and low-income countries.
India’s Urban Population: By 2035, India’s urban population is expected to reach 43.2% (675 million). This will be the second-highest behind China’s 1 billion.

Source: EPIC July 2022