Community-Based Urban Agriculture in Two East African Capitals

Publication language
English
Pages
3pp
Date published
01 Jul 2007
Type
Research, reports and studies
Keywords
Capacity development, Community-led, Livelihoods, Agriculture, Urban
Countries
Kenya, Uganda

Urban agriculture is commonly a solo endeavour practiced by individuals and households in search of fresh food. The benefits of urban agriculture activities are well-documented, so the search for ways to realise its valuable societal contributions is a vital issue particularly within the
developing world, where urban farming is frequently the main livelihood activity and has the highest potential for impacting daily lives.