Achieving social inclusion for vulnerable urban residents through community gardens
A case of Bulawayo city, Zimbabwe
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7163199 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Felix Chari (0000-0001-8878-410X, Nelson Mandela University, corresponding author), Bethuel Sibongiseni Ngcamu (0000-0002-1507-7583, University of South Africa) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 766-777 |
| Publication date | 2025-06-03 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Local Environment (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1354-9839 • E-ISSN: 1469-6711 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13549839.2024.2386961 |
| OpenAlex | W4401659970 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 37 |
More than half of the world's population lives in cities, and this proportion is projected to reach 70% by 2050. This increased urbanisation has fuelled a growing divide among urban dwellers, bringing with it complex exclusions in terms of employment, social and political status within the cities. There is a growing need to transform urban environments into socially inclusive societies that prioritise the needs of the most vulnerable people. Many stakeholder attempts have been made to create more inclusive cities that promote social justice and equity through community gardens in urban areas. This study surveyed community garden farmers to assess the effectiveness of community gardens in addressing social inclusion in Bulawayo city. The results showed that community gardens in urban areas are an important policy tool for achieving social inclusion. The results will be significant to the academia, policymakers, local authorities, and community-based organisations
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |