How to encourage more young people to get involved in Africa's agri-food systems
Africa has the world's youngest population, with an estimated 420 million young people aged 15 to 35. That's a lot of young individuals entering the labor force who are looking for work. Agriculture might meet this demand, but it is generally perceived by young people as filthy, labor-intensive employment with little return. This article discusses strategies to get more young people involved in Africa's agri-food systems.
Title of publication: https://www.africanews.com/
Year: 2021
Geographical coverage: Africa
Type: Blog article
Full text available at: https://www.africanews.com/2021/08/10/how-to-encourage-more-young-people-to-get-involved-in-africa-s-agri-food-systems/
Content language: English