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Role of Urban Farming in Promoting Sustainable Economic Development

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  • Alajeli, Yosra Abduljalel
  • Selvarajh, Gunavathy

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Purpose: This study investigates how urban farming can address interconnected issue such as urbanization, food insecurity, unemployment, and environmental degradation, and how it can contribute to sustainable economic growth by examining its economic, environmental. And societal impacts. &&&&&Design/Methodology/ A qualitative desk research methodology was employed, using data from academic publications, scientific books and credible websites. The study explores how urban farming supports ecological sustainability, job creation, food system resilience and income generation, in urban settings. &&&&Findings: The result shows that urban farming enhances local economies, supplies fresh and affordable agriculture produce, strengthens community engagement and promotes tand interhe development of green urban infrastructure. Also, broader adoption is hindered by challenges such as limited land access, inadequate legislative support and low public awareness. &&&&&Implications/Originality/Value: The study emphasizes the necessity of multi- stakeholder collaboration, targeted governmental support and integrated urban planning to unlock the full potential of urban farming as catalyst for sustainable economic growth. Also provides recommendations for future research and development in this area

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  • Alajeli, Yosra Abduljalel & Selvarajh, Gunavathy, 2025. "Role of Urban Farming in Promoting Sustainable Economic Development," Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies, CSRC Publishing, Center for Sustainability Research and Consultancy Pakistan, vol. 11(1), pages 41-54, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:src:jbsree:v:11:y:2025:i:1:p:41-54
    DOI: http://doi.org/10.26710/jbsee.v11i2.3281
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