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Growing greener cities in Latin America and the Caribbean

An FAO report on urban and peri-urban agriculture in the region

Year of publication 2014

Pages 51 p.

Publisher FAO ;

Category Technical book

ISBN 9789251082508

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This report looks at progress made in “growing greener cities” in Latin America and the Caribbean – cities in which urban and peri-urban agriculture is recognized by public policy, included in urban development strategies and land-use planning, supported by agricultural research and extension, and linked to sources of technological innovation, investment and credit, and to urban markets and consumers.

Language English

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