In Honduras, rural youth face considerable challenges in accessing productive and decent employment opportunities. The rural labour markets in Honduras are characterized by significant informality, low productivity and high levels of un/underemployment. This is particularly true for those under 24 years of age, who constitute more than half of the country’s unemployed population. Moreover, about 40 percent of all young workers are paid less than the minimum wage, and work long hours without access to social protection or adequate representation.