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OverviewThis is the first research report to examine the nature and drivers of food insecurity in the northern Namibian towns of Oshakati, Ongwediva, and Ondangwa. As well as forming part of a new body of research on secondary urbanization and food security in Africa, the report makes systematic comparisons between the food security situation in this urban corridor and the much larger capital city of Windhoek. A major characteristic of urbanization in Namibia is the perpetuation of rural-urban linkages through informal rural-to-urban food remittances. This survey found that 55% of households in the three towns receive food from relatives in rural areas. Urban households also farm in nearby rural areas and incorporate that agricultural produce into their diets. The survey showed that over 90% of households in the three towns patronize supermarkets, which is a figure far higher than for any other food source. Overall, food security is better in Namibia's northern towns than in Windhoek, where levels of food insecurity are particularly high. However, just because the food insecurity situation is less critical in the north, the majority of households in the urban corridor are not food secure. Like Windhoek, these towns also have considerable income and food security inequality, with households in the informal settlements at greatest risk of chronic food insecurity. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ndeyapo Nickanor , Lawrence Kazembe , Jonathan CrushPublisher: Southern African Migration Programme Imprint: Southern African Migration Programme Volume: 28 Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.132kg ISBN: 9781920597399ISBN 10: 1920597395 Pages: 66 Publication Date: 19 March 2019 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationNdeyapo Nickanor is Dean in the Faculty of Science at the University of Namibia, Windhoek. Lawrence Kazembe is Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics and Population Studies, Faculty of Science, University of Namibia, Windhoek. Jonathan Crush is Professor at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, and University Research Professor, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Canada. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |