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Reconciling Paradoxes:. A work-in-progress story about urban agriculture and urban planning in Dar es Salaam. Urban Agriculture. UA in Dar es Salaam. National Level Legal and supported City Level Illegal to have land for growing food No legal land tenure for open space farmers.
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Reconciling Paradoxes: A work-in-progress story about urban agriculture and urban planning in Dar es Salaam
UA in Dar es Salaam • National Level • Legal and supported • City Level • Illegal to have land for growing food No legal land tenure for open space farmers
Dar es Salaam Office • Canadian International Development Agency – International Youth Internship Program (CIDA-IYIP) • To legitimize urban agriculture – people centred • To demarcate land – legal framework Desired outcome: farmers gain secure land tenure
Paradox 1 Urban vs. Rural
Paradox 2 Ideology vs. Implementation
“Engaging Stakeholders” Or simply, getting people to talk to each other • Inclusive – of those marginalised • Ownership – understanding power dynamics and getting buy in
Need for a Supporting Policy Framework