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The sustainability of a nutrition-sensitive agriculture intervention: a case study from urban Senegal

Nordhagen S., Thiam K., Sow S.

Food Security

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A post-project survey in Dakar found that microgardens were largely abandoned (5% continued use) while poultry activities persisted strongly (75%) due to income-generation potential, suggesting urban nutrition interventions must align with economic incentives to achieve lasting adoption.