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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetDynamic rural-urban linkages for decent rural employment 2017
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No results found.This policy brief describes how stronger rural-urban linkages can create decent rural employment opportunities for rural youth. It argues that many of these decent jobs can be created in both in-farm and off-farm activities along inclusive agri-food value chains. To achieve this, it is necessary to promote integrated approaches to unlock the employment potential in more inclusive and sustainable rural-urban linkages. -
Book (series)Strong rural-urban linkages are essential for poverty reduction
FAO Agricultural Development Economics Policy Brief 5
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No results found.When thinking about rural–urban linkages, it should be noted that rural and urban areas are not separate domains but rather fall on a “rural–urban spectrum”, ranging from megacities and large regional centres to market towns and the rural hinterland. In all developing regions except for Latin America and the Caribbean, more people live in or around cities and towns of 500 000 inhabitants or fewer than in or around larger cities. Yet, resources are disproportionately allocated to larger cities. C ombining sectoral and territorial development approaches is essential for the effective strengthening of rural–urban linkages. Interconnected, functional rural–urban territories are key to creating on- and off-farm jobs, eradicating poverty, ensuring food and nutrition security, providing alternatives to rural out-migration, and achieving sustainable management of natural resources. -
ProjectIntegrating Actions for Innovative Food Systems Across Rural-Urban Communities in Kenya - GCP/KEN/089/ITA 2024
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No results found.Over the years, Kenya has continued to experience high levels of food and nutrition insecurity. At the same time, the country is experiencing a rapid rate of urbanization, which is double the population growth rate. The growth of cities and urban areas has a direct impact on food security due to diminishing land for agriculture productivity and decreasing labour force, as a result of rural urban migration. In addition to reducing land for agriculture production, rapid urbanization contributes to climate change because of increasing greenhouse gas emissions from cities. Urban populations often struggle to pay the high cost of city living or are unable to afford sufficient food to meet their minimum nutritional requirements. Food systems present an opportunity to address these challenges and contribute to sustainable urban development. This project was therefore designed to contribute to improved food security and nutrition by empowering local government and communities, while fostering food systems innovations with the assistance of partners and advisory agents.
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