In the context of urban land-use growth and the consequent impacts on the environment,
green spaces provide ecosystem services for human health. The ecosystem services …

This paper reviews the current state of literature on peri-urban research in sub-Saharan
Africa. This research has been led by multi-lateral and bilateral development agencies that …

This extensively revised and updated fourth edition not only examines the new geographical
patterns forming within and between cities, but also investigates the way geographers have …

Geographies of Development: an Introduction to Development Studies remains a core,
balanced and comprehensive introductory textbook for students of Development Studies …

Several decades of research on 'urban agriculture'have led to markedly different
conclusions about the actual and potential role of household food production in African …

A range of published and grey literature over the last three decades has underlined the
importance of urban and peri-urban agriculture and forestry (UPAF) in cities of develo** …

Urban policymakers and sustainable food activists have identified urban agriculture as an
important strategy for confronting a host of urban problems, including food insecurity, health …

Agricultural Geography has changed dramatically in recent decades, reflecting the
transformation of the farming industry itself. Geographies of Agriculture embraces these …

It is widely accepted that urban and peri-urban agriculture (UPA) is an important livelihood
or co** strategy amongst the poorest urban households for food security and income …

Abstract In sub‐Saharan Africa, urban and peri‐urban food production has been identified
as an important resource for meeting the challenges of rapidly growing cities, and the …