Marielle Dubbeling

In: UA Magazine 7 - Economic Aspects of Urban Agriculture

Urban Agriculture has been recognised in many cities to be a vehicle for urban environmental improvement, and for strengthening the development of productive, sustainable and democratic cities. Both financial and political legitimacy are essential to support this development and the scaling-up of positive experiences. Progress has been recorded and assessed on political support rather than on the financial one, despite a growing interest of development and financial agencies.