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Potentials of urban horticulture for poverty reduction in Dar es Salaam: a case of Kinondoni municipal

Heaven E Masashua, Frank George Haule Hawassi, Provident Dimoso

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A study in Kinondoni Municipal, Dar es Salaam, examined the contribution of urban vegetable production to poverty reduction using 59 respondents. The study found that urban vegetable production increased income for smallholder farmers, improved food security, and enhanced access to health and education services. It concluded that urban horticulture has significant potential for poverty reduction.