Valorisation socioéconomique des trames vertes par l'agriculture périurbaine : cas de l'agglomération de Conakry

The urban area of Conakry (the capital of Guinea) is experiencing rapid population growth, leading to urban sprawl that is undermining natural ecosystems. Faced with these challenges, peri-urban agriculture is seen as a lever for action. The development of green belts is a model favoured by several African cities. However, very little research has been carried out into the socio-economic implications of these networks. We are therefore examining the socio-economic issues involved in using peri-urban agriculture to enhance the green spaces in the Conakry urban area. To achieve this, the methodology was based on a mixed approach. Part of the data was collected during the field phase of the thesis (Camara, 2023) through a survey using questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. These data were supplemented by documentary analysis (the newUrbanMasterPlan for Greater Conakry and the National Agricultural Development Policy). The results show that households are essentially pluriactive. Peri-urban agriculture on green belts is a central element in the strategy of these households, which constitutes their socio-economic resilience. However, these households remain vulnerable in terms of their land tenure status.