About the research
As cities grow, getting enough food to everyone becomes a bigger challenge, especially in fast-developing places. Poor infrastructure, traffic jams, and few local markets make it hard for residents to access food. By studying how people in Kampala, Uganda get their food, Lisa-Marie Hemerijckx (KU Leuven) wants to help city planners improve food access. By understanding how food is bought, shared, or grown, urban planners can assure that available food actually reaches the people who need it, and no one is left with an empty plate! 🍛
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