Africa – Safe Wastewater Use In Urban/Peri Agriculture

Produced by: International Water Management Institute
Year: 2005. Language: English with French subtitles

In sub-saharan Africa, where sanitation infrastructure does not keep pace with city growth, the use of polluted water for urban and peri-urban agriculture (UPA) is a common reality. While UPA puts consumers at risk; it also plays an important role in food supply and job creation. The question is how to preserve the benefits while minimizing the risks?

This short video clip gives voice to the people most closely involved, to articulate their own solutions to the challenges they face. This video was produced by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and it’s partners to aid in knowledge sharing.