Participation of Youth

UNCTAD ; World Bank

World Bank, Washington, DC

关键词: RESPONSIBLE AGRICULTURAL INVESTMENT;    RURAL TRANSFORMATION;    YOUTH EMPLOYMENT;    ACCESS TO FINANCE;    JOB TRAINING;   

RP-ID  :  124296

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: World Bank Open Knowledge Repository

【 摘 要 】

This note provides examples thatinvestors, civil society, and governments can follow toengage youth in participating in agriculture. Young peoplecan be the driving force for the inclusive ruraltransformation needed to address the many challenges posedby growing populations, urbanization, and youthunemployment. Yet, many young people are frustrated by thelifestylesand opportunities available in rural areas. Theyface barriers to their participation in agriculture,including inadequate access to training, land, credit, andmarkets, and a lack of voice in the decision-makingprocesses that affect their futures. Strategies are neededto better engage youth in the agriculture sector.