Essays about: "Leandro Savino"

Found 1 essay containing the words Leandro Savino.

  1. 1. Urban Agriculture in Thika, Kenya: the case of Small Ruminant Production in the Perspective of the Sustainable Livelihood Framework

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Leandro Savino; [2017]
    Keywords : Urban Agriculture; Food Security; Kenya; Sustainable Development Framework; Urbanization; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Despite the millenary practice of urban agriculture (UA) in Sub-Saharan African (SSA) cities, research conducted on the topic is much more recent and still little is known on the impact UA has on the engaged households in terms of food security, nutrition and health. The overall picture that emerges from the literature is one of stark contrasts; some advocate UA as a tool of empowerment, capable to eradicate hunger and poverty for the most vulnerable, while others do not consider UA as a way for sustainable development. READ MORE