India, June 22 -- A new report has highlighted the growing challenges posed by rapid urbanisation in South Sudan.

The report, South Sudan Urbanization Review - Cities as Anchors of Recovery and Resilience was launched by the World Bank Group, in partnership with the Government of South Sudan.

According to the report, South Sudan remains one of the least urbanised countries in the world, with around 22 per cent of its population living in towns or cities, yet cities are expanding rapidly. Since the signing of the Revitalized Peace Agreement, the urban population has grown by more than 590,000 people, driven by natural population growth, conflict-induced displacement, climate shocks, refugee and returnee movements, and economic migration....