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Agropolitan-based Area Development: Linking Rural Production Spaces to Urban Regional Markets

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: To integrate rural production areas with urban regional markets, this study investigates the idea of agropolitan-based area development. This approach's possible advantages, difficulties and consequences for sustainable development are all examined. The study identifies important ideas and arguments around agropolitan development through a thorough examination of literature and case study analysis. The case studies of agropolitan-based area development in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Kenya and Brazil are employed and provide valuable insights into the practical implementation and outcomes of this concept. These case studies on agropolitan development highlight the diverse approaches, challenges and impacts of this concept in different contexts. These examples demonstrate the potential of agropolitan-based area development in enhancing rural-urban linkages, promoting economic growth and addressing social and environmental challenges. The results underline the necessity of integrated policies and approaches that close the gap between rural and urban areas, promote economic development and consider social and environmental issues.

Source: Kuveza neKuumba The Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University Journal of Design Innovative Thinking and Practice

DOI: 10.71458/nrxvg395

Authors: EDSON CHAGWEDERA, GIFT MANHIMANZI

Institution: Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University

Language: English

Topic: Urban Agriculture and Sustainability

Subfield: Urban Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: National Water Commission, ACT Government