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The aim of this publication is to provide a comprehensive assessment of the current state of financial inclusion among the Kenyan youth, especially those residing in rural and financially underserved areas. In particular, the study seeks to illustrate the clear linkage between the substantial financial access gap faced nowadays by...

Voices of young agripreneurs In March 2020, at the onset of the pandemic, FAO’s ICA programme launched a digital engagement initiative “Coping with COVID-19: voices of young agripreneurs” to understand the needs, coping strategies and proposed solutions of young agripreneurs in Guatemala, Kenya, Rwanda, Senegal and Uganda. Listen to one of...

ICA also develops work and collaborations at regional and sub-regional level. Let’s have a look at the latest activities! East Africa Regional forum on youth space in policy and financial inclusion Around 50 young agripreneurs from Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda met in Kampala in November 2019, along with government institutions and multiple financial...

In Kenya, ICA started its operations in mid-2019. Let’s review the latest achievements of the programme!  Key sector strategy Kenya Youth Agribusiness Strategy (KYAS) 2017-2021) ICA supports the adaptation of the KYAS (developed with FAO support under a previous project) in Siaya (2020-2024) and Kakamega counties. To support its implementation, synergies have been...

In Rwanda, ICA started its operations in mid-2019. Let’s review the latest achievements of the programme!  Key sector strategy Strategy for youth employment in Agri-Food systems FAO ICA received a formal request from the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) to support the development of a dedicated Strategy for youth employment...