With one in five of its households being a farmer household, Rufisque district in Senegal is renowned by internal and international migrant workers for its agriculture. Even though it contributes to local food security, offers job opportunities and mitigates the effects of recurring floods, this agriculture is under the pressure of urbanization. IOM met Rufisque’s local stakeholders, to better understand why it is important to promote urban agriculture. 

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