Introduction

This module will introduce the main urban agriculture (UA) types and systems found around the world, including different production systems as well as input supply, processing and marketing systems linked to UA. Each of the different UA types will be discussed briefly in terms of the actors involved, their resource-use, location, functions, technical aspects, development challenges and support needs. You will be invited to select and read different case studies posted in the required reading section and discuss for each of these cases the need for specific interventions and support policies, in order to enhance their further development.

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you will be able to:

• Explain the main characteristics, development potential and support needs of a number of UA types.
• Differentiate among UA production-, input-supply-, service delivery-, processing- and marketing systems.
• Reflect on the presence of such and other UA types in your own city and the relevance of these types for various policy objectives.