Urban food security in Dakar's slums is challenged by limited arable land and high population density. Agroforestry initiatives offer a potential solution to enhance local food production while addressing environmental sustainability challenges. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining qualitative interviews with urban planners and agricultural experts, along with quantitative analysis of government data on agroforestry project outcomes in Dakar's slums. Data from the qualitative interviews revealed a high level of stakeholder engagement (95%), particularly among women farmers who are key beneficiaries. Quantitative analysis showed that agroforestry projects led to an average increase of 20% in local food production, with significant variability across different project sites. Agroforestry initiatives have demonstrated promise as urban food security solutions in Dakar's slums, though there is room for improvement in scaling these models effectively and ensuring equitable benefits for all stakeholders. The government should prioritise supportive policies that incentivize agroforestry development, while also promoting inclusive governance structures to ensure sustainable and equitable outcomes. Stakeholders must collaborate closely to enhance project effectiveness and sustainability. The empirical specification follows Y=₀+^ X+, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.
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