Growing greener cities in Africa

Plant Production and Protection Division

Growing greener cities in Africa

First status report on Urban and Peri-urban horticulture in Africa

Year of publication 2012

Pages 111

Author Plant Production and Protection Division

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) African policymakers need to act now to steer urbanization from its current, unsustainable path toward healthy, greener cities that ensure food and nutrition security, decent work and income, and a clean environment for all their citizens. This report highlights a key component of sustainable urban development: urban and peri-urban horticulture (UPH). Based on an Africa-wide survey and on case studies prepared by national experts, the report reviews the current state of UPH in coun tries across the continent, from Algeria to Zambia, and in cities from Nairobi to Dakar. It presents major findings, detailed profiles of urban and peri-urban horticulture in 22 countries, and recommendations for the development of market gardens to serve Africa’s rapidly growing urban population.

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