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Africa’s youth in agrifood systems: Innovation in the context of COVID-19
2020
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, young entrepreneurs in agrifood systems in sub-Saharan Africa were already facing a number of challenges. The main challenges include limited access to natural resources, finance, technology, knowledge and information, and insufficient participation in policy dialogues and other decision-making processes.
The COVID-19 pandemic and its disruptions to...
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Integrated Country Approach (ICA) for boosting decent jobs for youth in the agri-food system - An overview of the global programme
2020
This leaflet provides an overview of FAO’s Integrate Country Approach (ICA) for boosting decent jobs for youth in the agri-food system programme. More particularly, it explains the programme’s approach and phases, its main areas of work, and the expected outcomes.
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Integrated Country Approach (ICA) for boosting decent jobs for youth in the agri-food system - Third phase (2019–2022)
2020
This leaflet provides an overview of the current phase of the FAO’s Integrate Country Approach (ICA) for boosting decent jobs for youth in the agri-food system programme (2019-2022), which is funded by Sweden and active in Guatemala, Kenya, Rwanda, Senegal and Uganda. It presents the programme beneficiaries, approach, expected results...
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Migrant workers in agri-food systems and the COVID-19 pandemic
2020
Internal and international migrants contribute to agriculture and rural development in many ways, not only by sending remittances or transferring knowledge to their home countries, but also by working in agri-food systems and in ensuring our food supplies. The COVID-19 pandemic has put in the spotlight the vital role migrants...
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Migration: an option, not a necessity
2020
Youth (18-35 years) constitute 40 percent of the population in Kiambu, a peri-urban area in close proximity to Nairobi, Kenya. Kiambu offers a vibrant agricultural sector, but despite the meaningful employment and agribusiness opportunities it holds, agriculture witnesses low participation from the youth segment of the population. A combination of...
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