Database research record2019·Lebanon
Urban agriculture towards food security of Syrian refugees and vulnerable Lebanese host communities
Sudeh Dehnavi, Verena Süß
Development in Practice
Urban Farm DB summary
This article outlines lessons from an urban agricultural project in Lebanon aimed at improving food security for Syrian refugees and vulnerable Lebanese host communities. A survey of 41 participants indicated potential to enhance project performance by revising its design. Success could be increased by fine-tuning objectives based on available capacities, beneficiary expectations, and regional social, cultural, technical, and economic characteristics.