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As Africa urbanises and the focus of poverty shifts to urban centres, there is an imperative to address poverty in African cities. This is particularly the case in smaller cities, which are often the most rapidly urbanising, but the least able to cope with this growth. This book argues that...

The food economy is the biggest employer in West Africa accounting for 66% of total employment. While the majority of food economy jobs are in agriculture, off-farm employment in food-related manufacturing and service activities is increasing as the food economy adapts to rapid population growth, urbanisation and rising incomes. Given...

Cities are crucial to transform food systems and to achieve the SDGs by the year 2030. Challenges and opportunities in urban and peri-urban systems urge multiple actors to put forward transformative approaches. By taking a holistic and inclusive approach, this publication aims to spread solutions and spur interest and commitment...

Utrecht has taken a comprehensive approach to food policy as a tool to reduce inequalities. The City supports the development of urban gardens, food banks and the provision of healthy and local food in hospital and restaurants. Led by a multi-actor coordination, these food-health related activities also allow for new...

The Municipality of Quelimane launched the “Quelimame Limpa” project to collect organic waste from urban food markets to dump in a compost-making facility managed by local associations. This valuable compost is then distributed to hundreds of gardens across the city. The project contributes to curbing the spread of diseases, to...