Urban Expansion Phenomenon In Algerian Cities And The Problem Of Urban Food Insecurity

Résumé: This research paper aims to reveal the problem of urban food insecurity in Algerian cities, by shedding light on the phenomenon of growth and urbanization and its various motives, and the extent of its impact on the food security of the urban population, and to identify the reality of food security in Algeria according to global food security indicators. The study found that Algerian cities are witnessing continuous urban expansion as a result of several reasons, including rural displacement and the natural increase of the population, and the search of people for a better life in the regions negatively affected urban food security, as extraneous phenomena such as chaotic buildings, increased poverty...... etc. Despite occupying Algeria fifth place in the Arab world and improving its ranking globally and in the Middle East and North Africa, it is still not up to the required level

Publié dans la revue: افاق للعلوم