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    Urban planning jobs: What you need to know

    Developing nations increasingly rely on local professionals to support urban management efforts. But their massive urban growth continues to offer opportunities to expatriates.

    By Antoine Remise // 16 September 2009

    Finding a good position as an urban planner in the developing world has become quite tricky. At least, it is not as easy as it used to be.

    Half a century ago, an architecture degree may have landed you a job in urban management, according to Alain Bertaud, an urban planner with 30 years’ international experience.

    “Today, it is not possible anymore,” he remarked.

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      Antoine is a former international development correspondent for Devex, based in Paris. He holds a bachelor's in political science from the Institut d'Etudes Politiques of Lille and a master's in development administration and planning from the University College in London. Antoine has conducted researche for development projects in Chile, Senegal and Uganda, notably on education, health, local saving systems and housing issues. He is fluent in French, English and Spanish.

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