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Future Farmers ? Exploring Youth Aspirations for African Agriculture

Demographic trends point to more young people in the African population than ever before – approximately 70 percent of Africa’s 1 billion people is under the age of 30. Across the continent many young people are reportedly choosing not to pursue livelihoods in agriculture, especially as farmers. If this is the case there are clear implications for the future of African agriculture, at a time of renewed government, donor and private sector investment in the sector given its links to economic growth, poverty reduction and food security.

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作者: Jennifer Leavy
其他作家: Sally Smith
组 织: Future Agricultures Consortium
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年份: 2010
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地理范围: 非洲
类别: 政策简报/文件
内容语言: English
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