Database research record2007·Ethiopia
Community Gardens and Economic Empowerment in Ethiopian Slums: Adoption Rate Analysis
Fasil Desta, Kebede Mekonnen, Girma Abayor, Ayehu Alemayehu
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Urban Farm DB summary
Community garden adoption and economic empowerment in Ethiopian urban slums were analyzed using a mixed-methods approach incorporating surveys and focus group discussions. Community gardens were adopted by 45% of surveyed households, with higher adoption rates observed in areas with better access to water sources. The study highlights the potential for community gardens as an inclusive strategy for improving food security and economic conditions in Ethiopian slums.