On the occasion of the conference "Youth employment in agriculture as a solid solution to ending hunger and poverty in Africa" (Kigali, Rwanda, 20−21 August 2018), FAO showcased a digital service portfolio, consisting of 10 innovation projects. This factsheet presents four new apps bring agricultural services closer to farmers, providing...

According to FAO estimates, the eradication of hunger and poverty in Côte d'Ivoire by 2030 will require additional annual investments of US $ 3.7 billion, of which almost 40 percent should be allocated to agriculture and rural development. To achieve this, investments should be responsible in order to generate sustainable...

This brief summarizes the findings of the research report "Drivers and patterns of rural youth migration and its impact on food security and rural livelihoods in Tunisia", developed in the framework of the "Youth mobility, food security and rural poverty" (RYM) project. It provides an overview of the drivers, patterns...

Terre et Paix is an EU funded project which has been implemented since February 2015 by the Italian NGO COSPE in partnership with the three national farmers’ platforms of Senegal, Mali and Niger, (CNCR, CNOP and PFPN), under the auspices of ROPPA (Réseau des organisations paysannes et de producteurs de...

A sort video of Kithong and the reason he has decided back to do farming

A sort video about inspiration of Somboun, He has decides come back to do organic farming

Young Organic Farmers, The Journey of Hope #2 : The Spirit of Young Entrepreneur in Cambodia is about fresh graduates in Cambodia who instead of migrating to the city for jobs, they head back home and create jobs for themselves and people in the community.

Le chômage des jeunes, particulièrement dans les zones rurales, est un problème que l’État tunisien cherche à résoudre depuis l’Indépendance. Il a ainsi mobilisé une partie des terres domaniales irriguées pour installer des jeunes. À Gaâfour, 98 jeunes agriculteurs ont reçu des lots irrigués de 2,5 ou 3,5 ha. Les résultats montrent...

Los países de América Latina y el Caribe no pueden permitirse postergar la inversión en su capital más prometedor para el futuro del campo: las mujeres y hombres jóvenes que actualmente habitan los territorios rurales de la región. Diversos acuerdos y compromisos internacionales han señalado el papel central de la juventud...

The South Wollo Zone of Amhara Region in Ethiopia is one of the areas of focus for FAO’s two-year project on Youth mobility, food security and poverty reduction. With funding from the Italian Development Cooperation, the RYM Project began in 2015 and ended in February 2018. About 71 percent of Ethiopia’s population...

Youth around the world are increasingly turning away from agriculture. Traditionally requiring tough manual labour and offering low wages, agriculture does not often appeal to new generations who generally prefer to try their luck finding jobs in cities. Yet, agriculture has the greatest potential of all sectors to reduce poverty, for...

Soil erosion is the most serious precursor of soil degradation that comes with global implications. It is a global issue and we can see its traits everywhere we go. The reason for this is that erosion is caused by numerous factors, originating from both natural processes and human activities. In...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), with funding from Denmark, are supporting 24 Junior Farmer Field Schools (JFFS) with over 170 learners in South Sudan. These schools encompass a simple methodology for teaching vulnerable children, including former child soldiers, about farming and entrepreneurial skills. In 2018,...

Digital services are changing the way farmers do business by giving them access to information and knowledge they can use in their daily activities. Working with partners, FAO is developing and implementing digital inclusion initiatives and scaling up innovative digital services. Digital innovation is transforming communities, empowering individuals and unlocking...

Zambia's vibrant youth are crucial to developing a prosperous agricultural sector. This means shaking off outdated perceptions and providing young people with the right incentives. 

In Africa, digital innovation has the power to transform the agriculture and employment sectors by improving food production, providing agribusiness opportunities and creating exciting new employment opportunities for young people. In Rwanda and Senegal, the FAO has partnered with local farmers and innovators to develop and pilot four new mobile...

This document summarizes the online discussion Sustaining the impact of capacity development initiatives for African youth in agriculture, which was held on the FAO Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition in Africa (FSN Forum Africa) from 25 October to 17 November 2017. The aim was to solicit opinions on capacity...

Each year, rural areas lose a promising share of their workforce, as youth leave their homes and migrate to cities or move abroad in search of a better future. The distress induced by poverty, food insecurity and a lack of employment opportunities push many youth around the world to search...

In response to the rising youth unemployment ratio and cognizant of the potential of the agricultural sector in creating productive employment for youth, FAO Sub-Regional Office for Eastern Africa in close collaboration with the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat is implementing a Technical Cooperation Project entitled: “Promoting Youth Employment in...

Esta publicación tiene como objetivo ayudar a quienes diseñan políticas y proyectos, y a profesionales de campo a conceptualizar el nexo entre la existente desigualdad de género y la pérdida de alimentos, ofreciendo orientación práctica y herramientas para integrar las cuestiones de género en la planificación e implementación de estudios...