PASHFARM Project Research Review Workshop-15-17 April 2025.

Session

Urban Periodic Food Markets in Underserved Peripheral Wards: A Potential Pathway to Food and Nutrition Security in Rapidly Growing Cities?

10 Dec 2024, 15:20

Zoom (Virtual)

Description

Presenter: Luitfred D. Kissoly, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Peer Discussant: Edward Mutandwa
Resource Person: Jonathan Nzuma
PSC Member: Soji Adelaja

Presentation materials

Kissoly - Presentation - PASHFARM Project Research Paper Review Workshop.pptx

33. The Contribution of Weekly Food Markets in the Provision of Nutritious Foods in the Peripheries of Rapidly Growing Cities: Insights from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Economics Papers : Final Review

Abstract:
Rapid urbanization and population growth in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), particularly in cities like Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, have amplified concerns over food and nutrition security, especially in urban peripheral areas. Urban sprawl often results in inadequate infrastructure and poor access to permanent food markets in these regions. This paper examines the role of weekly food...