Asomani-Boateng, RaymondHaight, M.2007-11-132007-11-131999http://hdl.handle.net/10625/24709In IDL-24577Urban 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.application/pdfenBook Chapter