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Organisations non gouvernementales, agriculture périurbaine et stratégies de survie des ménages pauvres : le cas de la ceinture verte de Kananga en République démocratique du Congo

BETU BAKATUAMBA François

Volume: 16 Issue: 3 2026

Abstract:

This study analyzes the relationships between non-governmental organizations (NGOs), peri-urban agriculture, and survival strategies among poor households in the green belt of Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo. In a context characterized by low household incomes, limited access to stable employment, growing food needs, and difficulties in accessing productive resources, peri-urban agriculture represents a concrete response to the everyday challenges faced by many families. It enables households to produce food, generate additional income, and maintain their livelihoods.

DOI: http://doi.org/10.37648/ijrssh.v16i03.013

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