ABSTRACT
The preceding chapters have together presented a thorough coverage of the role of urban agriculture in livelihoods and local economies, and the benefits of integrating African indigenous vegetables (AIVs) within urban agriculture. Each chapter has dealt with a specific dimension; but when read as a whole and integrated, they make a compelling case that would be hard for any policy-or decision-maker to ignore. Integration across the different fields of nutrition, economics, urban planning, biodiversity and agriculture, supported by comprehensive case study material, allow us to gain a thorough understanding and insight regarding the production, consumption and trade of AIVs in urban spaces and places in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). But what use is that insight if it does not influence actions and livelihoods on the ground?
