Urban fresh food markets are central to creating community connections, supporting livelihoods and building resilient food systems that make healthier food accessible to all. Yet, many of these markets face persistent challenges with infrastructure, governance and food safety. The Strengthening Fresh Food Markets for Healthier Food Environments project, implemented by ICLEI Africa, has achieved major … Continued
Fifty-four per cent of Africa’s population is currently living in urban areas, with 90 cities across the continent having over one million inhabitants. Africa is also home to the world’s fastest-growing urban population of 700 million people – a number that is set to double by 2050. At the same time African cities are increasingly … Continued
We take an applied governance approach to strengthening food markets, combining infrastructure upgrades with targeted capacity building initiatives.