Urban farming system and food security in sub‐Saharan Africa: Analysis of the current status and challenges DOI Creative Commons

Razak Kiribou,

Bobe Bedadi, Kangbéni Dimobe

et al.

Urban Agriculture & Regional Food Systems, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Abstract By 2022, 42.39% of the sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) population was living in urban areas. This urbanization correlates with increasing poverty, unemployment, food insecurity, environmental pollution, and prevalence informal settlements. These challenges worsened insecurity during COVID‐19 pandemic SSA cities. review analyzed role farming system as a pivotal means to enhance security, incorporating socioeconomic integration sustainability. The analysis is grounded systematic using specific keywords, evaluating 46 articles institutional reports related subject. results revealed that 3.62% countries have implemented national governance policies minimal focus on farming. Rapid urbanization, growth, climate change are key factors contributing cities' vulnerabilities SSA. Predominantly characterized by horticultural practice, enhances supply system, nutritious jobs income generation, reduces transportation costs, promotes consumption fresh food, mitigates loss Despite its importance, encounters several challenges: (i) policy, (ii) knowledge technology farming, (iii) access land water, (iv) financing capacity building for (v) pollution. need coordinated mix technological advancements integrate innovative methods, bolstering cities’ resilience insecurity. Implementing these measures could advance achievement sustainable development goals 2 11 Core Ideas Only African policies, little integration. Limited innovation, including water access, hinder productivity Urban nature‐based solution jobs, To fully harness benefits must incorporate it into land‐use planning.

Language: Английский

Urban farming system and food security in sub‐Saharan Africa: Analysis of the current status and challenges DOI Creative Commons

Razak Kiribou,

Bobe Bedadi, Kangbéni Dimobe

et al.

Urban Agriculture & Regional Food Systems, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Abstract By 2022, 42.39% of the sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) population was living in urban areas. This urbanization correlates with increasing poverty, unemployment, food insecurity, environmental pollution, and prevalence informal settlements. These challenges worsened insecurity during COVID‐19 pandemic SSA cities. review analyzed role farming system as a pivotal means to enhance security, incorporating socioeconomic integration sustainability. The analysis is grounded systematic using specific keywords, evaluating 46 articles institutional reports related subject. results revealed that 3.62% countries have implemented national governance policies minimal focus on farming. Rapid urbanization, growth, climate change are key factors contributing cities' vulnerabilities SSA. Predominantly characterized by horticultural practice, enhances supply system, nutritious jobs income generation, reduces transportation costs, promotes consumption fresh food, mitigates loss Despite its importance, encounters several challenges: (i) policy, (ii) knowledge technology farming, (iii) access land water, (iv) financing capacity building for (v) pollution. need coordinated mix technological advancements integrate innovative methods, bolstering cities’ resilience insecurity. Implementing these measures could advance achievement sustainable development goals 2 11 Core Ideas Only African policies, little integration. Limited innovation, including water access, hinder productivity Urban nature‐based solution jobs, To fully harness benefits must incorporate it into land‐use planning.

Language: Английский

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