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Book (stand-alone)Growing greener cities in Africa
First status report on Urban and Peri-urban horticulture in Africa
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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. -
Book (stand-alone)Growing Greener Cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo 2010
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How a project for development of urban and peri-urban horticulture in five cities is helping togrow 150 000 tonnes of vegetables a year supply fresh, nutritious produce to 11.5 millionurban residents, build sustainable livelihoods for 16 000 small-scale market gardeners generate jobs and income for 60 000 people in the horticulture value chain. -
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