Le maraIchage et ses fonctions dans le contexte socioeconomique de Lubumbashi en RD Congo [ The functions of Market gardening in the socio-economic context of Lubumbashi in DR Congo ]

• Published in: International journal of innovation and applied studies Vol. 11; no. 2; p. 291
• Main Authors: John, Tshomba Kalumbu, Leopold, Nyembo Mugalu, Francois, Ntumba Ndaye, Arsene, Mushagalusa Balasha, Emmanuel, Muyambo Musaya, Jules, Nkulu Mwine Fyama
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.05.2015
• Subjects: Census; Gardening; Horticulture; Impact analysis; Markets; Reduction; Towns; Vegetables
• ISSN: 2028-9324; 2028-9324

This study was initiated as part of making a place of state on horticulture in the Katanga Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It aims to analyze the contribution of the vegetable sector to poverty reduction through its impact on the income of vegetable growers. The study is realized in the large scheme of vegetable Kilobelobe in the Annex town in Lubumbashi, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo. From the data of the survey conducted in January-February and March 2014, researchers have analyzed the different functions of gardening and its effect on poverty reduction in the socio-economic context of Lubumbashi. They start from the assumption that households would benefit from the multiple functions of gardening, and it would contribute to poverty reduction. Thus, this study focused on a sample of 50 vegetable growers randomly drawn based on the census list available in the study site. The results, it appears that producers benefit multiple socio-economic functions of gardening.