4.3. Paul Matovu: Uganda

My African Aesthetic

Paul Matovu’s work with Vertical and Micro Gardening (VMG) in Uganda has been nothing short of transformative; his rural upbringing being the catalyst for his passion to improve food accessibility especially in urban contexts. In this episode, we dive into the world of vertical farming, the role of policymakers in this vital and innovative sector, Africa’s role in ensuring its own food security, the importance of embracing African culture in design and mentorship, and the lessons that Paul has learned from his experimentation and failures. Paul’s journey is one of perseverance and adaptability proved fruitful.
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• https://hivecolab.org/vertical-micro-gardening
• https://vmg.verticalandmicrogardening.org/about/#our-vision
• https://theindexproject.org/award/nominees/5333
• https://www.climatecolab.org/contests/2016/land-use-agriculture-forestry-livestock/c/proposal/1331576
• https://vc4a.com/ventures/vertical-and-micro-gardening-vmg/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pl6dX5cl_bk

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Chapters

1. 4.3. Paul Matovu: Uganda (00:00:00)

2. African Aesthetic in Architecture and Design (00:00:12)

3. Building a Social Entrepreneurship Business (00:11:28)

4. Village Farming to Vertical Gardens (00:19:44)

5. The Journey of Designing a Product (00:29:16)

6. Vertical Gardens and Policy Makers (00:38:15)

7. COVID-19 and Young Farmers (00:50:59)

8. Lessons on Failure and African Aesthetics (01:05:32)