Agriculture remains a vital component in peri-urban livelihood strategies.

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2006
Country:
India, Ghana
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Climate and Environment
Authors:
Mattingly, M., Gregory, P., Walls, M.

Abstract

Peri-urban agriculture remains an important livelihood activity. It offers opportunities for the production of high value, perishable products for urban consumers along with environmental benefits, including management of urban waste as an agricultural resource. However, security and return on labour input varies widely when analysed by gender and poverty level. Activities that enhance or rehabilitate natural resources give the most positive economic outcomes.

Citation

Mattingly, M., Gregory, P. and Walls, M. 2006. Agriculture remains a vital component in peri-urban livelihood strategies. Policy brief. Annex G of the Final Technical Report of project R8491. London: Development Planning Unit, University College London. 3 pp.

Agriculture remains a vital component in peri-urban livelihood strategies.

Published 1 January 2006
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