Living Labs: Volta River Basin

Unable to find any clean water, Ghanaian farmers living close to cities use heavily polluted wastewater to grow vegetables. Researchers are looking for ways to minimise health problems arising from such produce. One method: reduce contact between contaminants and vegetables. But producing clean food involves raising awareness among farmers, sellers, and consumers.

More info: CGIAR Challenge Program on Water and Food
Produced by: TVE Asia Pacific
Year: 2006
Language: English

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Vital Water Services,Water Governance and Development Partnership  
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agriculture Series dam living labs education fishery Freshwater irrigation water community engagement  
Date
May 15, 2020  
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Language
English 
Region
Ghana 
Produced by
TVE Asia Pacific