Title: Population spatial distribution policies in Kuwait.

POPLINE Document Number: 101736

Author(s):

El-Shalakani MH
Al-Sabah AY

Source citation:

In: Population spatial distribution, [compiled by] United Nations. Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia [ESCWA]. Social Development, Population and Human Settlements Division. [Amman, Jordan], ESCWA, 1993 Aug 8. :106-36. (E/ESCWA/POP/1993/4)

Abstract:

Kuwait is unique in having had a small population and rich resources for development. Labor migration to Kuwait occurred when investment in development exceeded the available Kuwaiti labor population. In 1985, only 11% of residents were natives of Kuwait. The desert restrictions on land use have contributed to the development of a city-state. In 1985, 90% of total population lived in localities of 10,000 or more inhabitants. Kuwait City represents the core area for the entire Arabian Peninsula. The government, in an attempt to change the concentration pattern and relieve overcrowding, has invested in the new towns at Subiya and Al-Khiran. Further substantial investment will be needed in order to attract a large number of employers and real estate investors for building a strong economic base. The recommendations were to adhere to the approved Master Plan and Local Plans, to ensure proper management of physical infrastructure, and to ensure that the proper authorities have well defined responsibilities and relationships to other ministries and agencies. Population projection for Al-Khiran is for 300,000 population by 2010, which is larger than the 200,000 originally planned for in 1984. A new review of the national physical development strategy should be undertaken and policy change implemented to account for this growth and the integration into the national plans.

Keywords:

Kuwait
Summary Report
Urban Population
Population Distribution
Urbanization
International Migration
Social Policy
Middle East
Developed Countries
Population Characteristics
Demographic Factors
Population
Geographic Factors
Urban Population Distribution
Migration
Population Dynamics
Policy