Women's organizations and urban agricultural practices of women in the Yahafiligui group of Korhogo in northern Côte d'Ivoire

Abstract

The global food crisis, particularly affecting Africa, has significantly altered agricultural practices. Indeed, agricultural activity is undergoing a spatial shift, increasingly taking place in urban areas. This research analyzes the transfer of rural agricultural practices to urban spaces, as implemented by women's organizations in the city of Korhogo. Specifically, this study highlights the role of women from the Yahafiligui group in urban agriculture in Korhogo and identifies the underlying motivations for their involvement. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study incorporates quantitative data collection through a questionnaire and qualitative data collection through an interview guide. The content analysis reveals a reconsideration of Korhogo's urban space as a site of agricultural production. Thus, this social space serves as a place for the transmission of knowledge between older women and younger women, and for socio-economic reconstruction.