Abstract
In this paper, we argue that in order to fully understand urbanization dynamics in mega-cities in the Global South, links to migrants' rural home areas need to be studied. These links may manifest in people's more or less frequent visits back home, in a blend of rural and urban income sources and lifestyles, as well as in their membership in social networks constituted through common rural origin. While policies in most countries still fall short of providing adequate answers to non-permanent forms of migration and multi-locational engagements, this paper draws out their implications and possible lines of action for future urban and regional governance.
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