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Epitomizing the Socioeconomic Impacts of Urban Agriculture in Bamenda

Bongajum Simplice Ngoran, Suinyuy Derrick Ngoran

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This article examines the socioeconomic implications of urban agriculture in Bamenda, Cameroon. It found that urban agriculture has improved living conditions, providing employment to about 11% of the working population and reducing food expenses for civil servants. However, urban agriculture in Bamenda lags behind other cities due to rudimentary tools, suggesting a need for advanced technology and improved seedlings.