The management and prevention of food losses and waste in low- and middle-income countries : A mini-review in the Africa region

This mini-review analyses food losses and waste (FLW) management in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and identifies potential strategies to improve FLW management efficiency on the African continent. To achieve this aim, a search of grey and published scientific literature-case studies, feas...

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Veröffentlicht in:Waste management & research : the journal of the International Solid Wastes and Public Cleansing Association, ISWA. - 1991. - 42(2024), 4 vom: 20. Apr., Seite 287-307
1. Verfasser: Mmereki, Daniel (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: David, Victor Emery Jr, Wreh Brownell, Alfred H
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2024
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Waste management & research : the journal of the International Solid Wastes and Public Cleansing Association, ISWA
Schlagworte:Journal Article Review Food losses and waste prevention composting environmental sustainability food losses and waste multi-stakeholder partnerships policy reforms
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