Database research record2015·West Africa
1 Emerging Issues in Urban Agricultural Development in
West Africa, Olufunke Cofie
Urban Farm DB summary
An examination of urban agriculture (UA) development in West Africa reveals that despite its known benefits for food supply and livelihoods, UA is not fully recognized as an important component of urban development. This is due to high land demand from other sectors and perceived health risks by authorities. Policy makers need to address issues to institutionalize UA and integrate it into urban development plans.