THE URBANE CASE STUDIES
In URBANE we design real-world case studies that cover different agroecological zones focused on Western Africa
BENIN
The study is focused on local mixed farming systems such as poultry & vegetables (main crops of the zone). There is a legal framework of chemicals and antibiotics use under the control of the National committee for Pesticide Management. Intensive farming practices are currently applied in this region, including the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
BURKINA FASO
This study will will be focused on local agricultural mixed systems in the peri-urban centres of the Hauts Bassins and Centre regions. These densely populated cities expose the population to health problems related to the use of pesticides despite existing laws in the country regulating their use in agriculture.
GHANA
The sites are located in coastal savannah and forest agro-ecozones within the Greater Accra region and Eastern region of Ghana. In each of these ecozones, the focus is on selected communities where intensive and extensive pig farming occur within peri-urban centres.
MOROCCO
The study is located in a central zone, essentially in peri-urban towns of Rabat (capital) and Meknès regions. The main peri-urban areas targeted are Kénitra, Khmisset, Meknès and Fès. These areas are known for activities related to mixed farming systems such as poultry/sheep and cattle (in lesser degree) - corn.
NIGERIA
The study will take place in the Tropical Savanna and Forest Agroecological Zones of western Nigeria, essentially in peri-urban towns surrounding Lagos Metropolis. The peri-urban areas that surround Lagos support huge volumes of agricultural activities that target Lagos as their main market.
SENEGAL
The case study is located in the peri urban area zone of St Louis. A town located in the north of Senegal, at the border with Mauritania, near the Senegal river. The goal is to transform a complex difficult environment into a positive one, following a one health approach, restoring biodiversity & combating poverty.
The 6 case studies
