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Database research record2007·Senegal (Dakar)

Attitudinal Shifts and Food Security Gains in Urban Dakar's Community Gardens Campaigns

Mariama Diop, Toumani Sène

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

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This study evaluated the impact of community gardens on food security and sustainable agricultural practices in urban Dakar. Participant surveys indicated a significant shift towards more sustainable agricultural practices, with over 70% of participants adopting at least one new gardening technique. The study highlights the potential for community gardens to improve food security and foster environmental stewardship among urban dwellers.