ECOSOC Youth Forum side event: 'Opportunities for Youth in Africa - Accelerating Job Creation and Entrepreneurship through Digitalization in the Agribusiness Sector'

This session, organized by UNIDO and FAO aims to raise awareness and catalyze greater investments for youth employment creation in the agribusiness sector by bringing attention to the pan-African OYA programme implemented by UNIDO and FAO in partnership with the African Union.

 

The side event will take place on 6 April from 2:00 to 3:15 pm.

The rationale of the session is to enhance the understanding of the challenges impeding job creation for young women and men in agriculture and agribusiness in the post COVID-19 crisis era as well as the importance of digitalization as an accelerator to addressing these challenges sustainably. Other objectives include:

• Recognition of the need for significant investments to be made to capitalize on the potential of youth in agribusiness. 
• Better comprehension and ability to address the needs and expectations of the young people in business, as well as trends and stakes related to entrepreneurship and selfemployment.
• Best practices on how to address the presented challenges, specifically related to post COVID-19 crisis setting. 

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