Fighting Poverty and Hunger

Office of Assistant Director-General (Economic and Social Department)

Fighting Poverty and Hunger

What Role for Urban Agriculture?

Year of publication 2010

Author Office of Assistant Director-General (Economic and Social Department)

Product type Document

Series title ES Policy Briefs Economic and Social Perspectives

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) Towns and cities are growing rapidly in developing countries. This process is often accompanied by high levels of poverty and hunger, leading many urban dwellers to engage in farming activities to help satisfy their food needs. Policy makers need to recognize this reality and actively seize the opportunities offered by urban agriculture.

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