Luc Laeremans and Ahmed Sourani

In: UA Magazine No. 15 - Multiple Functions of Urban Agriculture

The population in Gaza is increasing rapidly as cities and refugee camps continue to expand.  Large-scale, export-oriented agricultural production has reached its limits and is not able to meet the growing need for food security and  income generation. However, almost all agriculture in Gaza can be considered to be urban agriculture and its  potential  is high.