Contribution of wetlands to household food security in Uganda

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dc.contributor.authorTuryahabwe, Nelson
dc.contributor.authorKakuru, Willy
dc.contributor.authorTweheyo, Mnason
dc.contributor.authorYikii, Fred
dc.contributor.authorMafabi, Paul
dc.date.accessioned2014-08-13T16:58:25Z
dc.date.available2014-08-13T16:58:25Z
dc.date.issued2013
dc.description.abstract75% of populations living near wetlands have better food security, mainly through direct consumption of wetland products such as fish, vegetables and fruits, along with the use of wetlands for growing crops (rice, vegetables, coco yams and maize). The contribution of wetlands to food security has not been investigated previously, hence efforts at sustainability have not attracted attention in Uganda, with resulting increase of wetland degradation. During implementation and review of the Fisheries, Agriculture and Food and Nutrition Policies, wetlands should be recognised and included as critical resources that facilitate food security. Currently only agricultural land is recognized.en
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dc.format.extent1 digital file (4 p. : ill.)en
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dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10625/53024
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherMakerere Universityen
dc.relation.ispartofPolicy brief; no. 01/2013en
dc.subjectFOOD SECURITYen
dc.subjectDISADVANTAGED GROUPSen
dc.subjectUGANDAen
dc.subjectDROUGHTen
dc.subjectENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATIONen
dc.subjectENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHen
dc.subjectWETLANDSen
dc.subjectHOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTIONen
dc.subjectSOUTH OF SAHARAen
dc.subjectNUTRITION POLICYen
dc.subjectAGRICULTURAL POLICYen
dc.titleContribution of wetlands to household food security in Ugandaen
dc.typePolicy Briefen
idrc.dspace.accessIDRC Onlyen
idrc.project.componentnumber106374001
idrc.project.number106374
idrc.project.titleManaging Wetlands for Improved Food Security in Ugandaen
idrc.recordsserver.bcsnumberIC01-581-56
idrc.rims.adhocgroupIDRC SUPPORTEDen

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