Are groups a good thing? Evaluating group associations among vegetable farmers in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Issue 4 (18th May 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cadzow, Hana; Binns, Tony
• Is Part Of: Development in practice. Volume 26:Issue 4(2016)
• Page Start: 406
• Page End: 419
• Publication Date: 2016-05-18
• Subjects: Gender and diversity -- Labour and livelihoods -- Conflict and reconstruction -- Aid – Development policies -- Civil society – NGOs -- Environment (built and natural) – Agriculture -- Sub-Saharan Africa; Technical assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.91091724
• DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2016.1159662
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-4524

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Urban and peri-urban agriculture (UPA) is a widespread feature in sub-Saharan African cities, and has become particularly important in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Recent surveys have revealed the importance of UPA in Freetown as a method for generating food, income, and employment. Government and NGOs have encouraged urban farmers to group together into farming associations so that advice and inputs can be provided. Little information currently exists about the functioning of these associations, and whether their effectiveness might be improved. This paper draws upon recent field-based research in which the experiences of members in six different farming associations were investigated.