Seydou Niang, A. Diop, Naser Faruqui, Mark Redwood and Malick Gaye

In: UA Magazine 8 - Wastewater Reuse in Urban Agriculture

Within Dakar, the most important section of the Niayes in terms of food production is the Niayes de Pikine. In this large area inside the city limits, horticulture is prevalent. This article discusses the farmers and institutions involved after which it gives recommendations and policy suggestions. At least in the short term, a much greater obstacle to urban agriculture in Dakar, regardless of the type of irrigation practised, is the insecurity of land tenure.