Reusing organic solid waste in urban farming in African cities : a challenge for urban planners
Date
1999
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IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA
Abstract
Urban and rural communities in Africa have a long history of resource conservation through waste reuse and the application of composted organic waste for farming. This paper examines the concept of waste reuse urban farming (WRUF) as a unique local solution to address municipal solid waste problems in African cities. It analyzes the rationale for WRUF; the history, nature and status of traditional urban farming; the constraints and implications of WRUF for urban planning; and implementation problems. Finally, we suggest solutions to overcoming these problems.
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In IDL-24577
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