Lager Lecture - Urban Food Insecurity in Southern Africa

Presented on: Wednesday, March 22nd at 7:00 PM EDT

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Rapid urbanization in Southern Africa has led to a growing problem of urban food insecurity. Food insecurity has traditionally been seen as a problem facing the rural poor, which can be addressed by increasing agricultural productivity of the small farmers. This presentation provides an overview of the extent of food insecurity in Southern African Cities and argues for the development of the social infrastructure that support the economic activities of the urban poor.

About Our Presenter:

Dr. Abel Chikanda is an Associate Professor in the School of Earth, Environment & Society (EES) at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. His recent research has focused on African immigrant integration and the role of diasporas in developing their countries of origin. His current research seeks to explore the ways in which African cities can build sustainable and resilient food systems. He is an active member of the Southern African Migration Programme (SAMP), the African Urban Food Network (AFSUN), the Hungry Cities Partnership (HCP) and the Migration and Food Security (MiFOOD) research networks.


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