Christian Sonntag
Research Associate - Urban Food Futures
Christian has more than 10 years of research experience in human-environment relations and food systems, and previously worked on agricultural value chains and urban agriculture in Kenya and Tanzania. His educational background is in Geographical Development Studies and he holds a PhD in Economic Geography from Berlin's Humboldt University.
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Kutathmini michango ya vibanda, vioski, na mikahawa midogo inayoendeshwa na wanawake katika biashara za chakula jijini Nairobi, Kenya
Makala haya yanatoa wito wa kuzingatia zaidi hali ya kutengwa kwa wanawake na yanatoa mapendekezo ya sera kusaidia wauzaji wa sekta isiyo rasmi.
Written by Christian Sonntag, Emmanuel Atamba, Nicole Paganini, William Onura, Maureen Musya, Evans Otibine, Omondi Okoyo, Patrick Njoroge, Jane Masta, Anthony Kwache
Published on Oct 21, 2024
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Evaluating the contributions of women-run market stalls, kiosks and eateries in Nairobi, Kenya
This article calls for a stronger focus on women's marginalisation and provides policy recommendations to support informal vendors.
Written by Christian Sonntag, Emmanuel Atamba, Nicole Paganini, Maureen Musya, Evans Otibine, Omondi Okoyo, Patrick Njoroge, Jane Masta, Anthony Kwache
Published on Oct 17, 2024
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Rethinking the Informal Food Sector of Nairobi
This opinion brief puts the informal economy at the centre of the food sector in Nairobi, discusses challenges and potential, current developments and innovations and the importance of informal vendors in supplying the urban poor in the growing metropolis
Written by Christian Sonntag
Published on Nov 02, 2023