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The Sahel region is a place of opportunities, rich in human, natural and cultural resources. However, insecurity, climate change, the rise of violent extremism, the erosion of social cohesion and the lack...

Highlights: This report by the Malabo Montpellier Panel summarizes key findings from case studies conducted in four countries: Ghana, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The report reviews these...

Opportunities and barriers for youth employment and entrepreneurship in the emerging bioeconomy sectors

This issue presents and analyses experiences from the following IFAD-funded project: Nigeria and Benin: Youth Employment in Agri-business and Sustainable Agriculture. Africa is experiencing rapid social and economic...

Engagement of youth in agriculture in low- and middle-income countries may offer opportunities to curb underemployment, urban migration, disillusionment of youth and social unrest, as well as to lift individuals...

There are few wage-earning opportunities for the 223 million unemployed or underemployed youth in developing and emerging economies. Many of those young people are in rural areas...

The Investment guidelines for youth in agrifood systems in Africa, developed jointly by FAO and the African Union Commission (AUC) through a multi-stakeholder and participatory process, highlight the importance of youth...

This publication showcases initiatives that have been successfully implemented to help youth build resilience in the agrifood system, despite the severe consequences of climate change and formidable social...

Investing in farmers – or agriculture human capital – is crucial to addressing challenges in our agri-food systems. A global study carried out by the FAO Investment Centre...

This zero draft CFS policy recommendations is articulated through the following points: PROVIDE AN ENABLING ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUTH ENGAGEMENT AND EMPLOYMENT IN AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS SECURE DIGNIFIED...