In Honduras, rural youth face considerable challenges in accessing productive and decent employment opportunities. The rural labour markets in Honduras are characterized by significant informality, low productivity and high levels of un/underemployment. This is particularly true for those under 24 years of age, who constitute more than half of the country’s unemployed population. Moreover, about 40 percent of all young workers are paid less than the minimum wage, and work long hours without access to social protection or adequate representation. The rural component of this United Nations Joint Programme (UNJP) was led by FAO, aiming to disincentivize migration among rural youth by supporting them launch and run their own micro-enterprises. Beneficiaries were given full responsibility for the development of entrepreneurial activities, and were supported throughout the process.The rural component of this United Nations Joint Programme (UNJP) was led by FAO, aiming to disincentivize migration among rural youth by supporting them launch and run their own micro-enterprises. Beneficiaries were given full responsibility for the development of entrepreneurial activities, and were supported throughout the process.