Wim Elfrink, the Chief Globalisation Officer at Cisco offers some 30,000 foot views on both the present and future of cities.
Cities offer more opportunities for people to improve their lives than in smaller towns, so even if they attract people who are challenged by a lack of resources, they have better chances of becoming more prosperous.
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