The document provides a rationale for developing a youth strategy for the Centre for Technical Cooperation (CTA). It notes that many African, Caribbean, and Pacific countries have large youth populations and face challenges like food insecurity, weak economies, and climate change impacts. If supported properly, youth could help drive economic transformation in these regions, especially in agriculture. However, agriculture is often seen as unattractive to youth. The document proposes that CTA develop a youth strategy to encourage youth involvement in agriculture, strengthen their participation in value chains and policymaking, build their skills, and leverage ICTs. It provides an overview of a planned workshop to gather input on priority issues and initiatives to help finalize the youth strategy. The workshop will
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This document is a business plan for a proposed recycling and upcycling plant. The plan outlines the company's operations, including collecting recyclable materials, sorting and processing them, and transforming some materials into new products through upcycling. The company aims to divert waste from landfills while producing goods for sale. It will target both commercial and residential customers. Competition in the recycling industry is growing but demand remains high due to increasing environmental awareness. The business will utilize various machinery, equipment, and technologies to efficiently process materials. It intends to locate near suppliers and transportation hubs. Marketing efforts will promote the environmental and social benefits of the venture. The ownership structure and initial employee roles are also defined.
The document discusses plans for a 2014 UN World Youth Conference in Sri Lanka to strengthen the role of youth in development and decision-making regarding the post-2015 development agenda. It proposes a three-phase process: 1) 2012-2013 youth-centered preparatory processes to contribute to shaping the post-2015 goals; 2) the 2014 World Youth Conference to reflect on experiences and strengthen youth partnership; and 3) a post-2015 youth-centered follow-up process to support youth as partners in implementing new development goals. Sri Lanka commits to organizing and funding the conference and preparatory/follow-up processes, and invites UN member states and organizations to partner in making the conference a meaningful youth-centered experience.
The document discusses a draft concept note for a World Conference on Youth in Sri Lanka. It provides background on youth populations globally and in developing regions, noting that many youth face challenges accessing employment, education, and decision making opportunities. It outlines Sri Lanka's commitment to youth development and participation, including establishing a Youth Parliament. The concept note argues that youth must be actively involved in shaping the post-2015 development agenda to ensure it meets their needs and priorities, such as education, health, employment, and equality.
The Case of Investing in Young People (English)Y-PEER Hacioglu
Nearly 1/3 of the world's population is young, with many living in poverty. While governments have committed to improving lives of youth, an assessment found that youth are often not meaningfully involved or prioritized in national poverty reduction strategies (PRS). Specifically, over 2/3 of PRS did not consult youth, only 43.9% identified them as a group in poverty, less than 1/3 had a youth focus in action plans, and close to 70% lacked youth budget allocations. While most PRS addressed education and employment for youth, fewer comprehensively covered their health, rights, and gender-specific issues. The report concludes there is an urgent need to better incorporate youth perspectives and priorities in future
This document provides a summary of the CTA ICT Programme and the ARDYIS project by Ken Lohento.
The summary includes:
1) An overview of the CTA ICT Programme's goals of increasing electronic content, promoting innovative ICT tools, building skills, and promoting ICT policies and strategies.
2) Details on the ARDYIS project which aims to strengthen youth capacities on ICTs for agriculture and development and contribute to discussions on opportunities for youth.
3) Key achievements of the ARDYIS project including training youth, producing advocacy documents, and supporting youth participation in conferences.
This document provides an executive summary of the 2013 State of the Least Developed Countries report. It finds that while some LDCs have experienced economic growth above 7% per year, most LDCs still face challenges such as poverty, lack of infrastructure, and limited capacity for innovation. It recognizes productive capacity building as essential for structural transformation and sustainable growth in LDCs. The report proposes a strategy for the post-2015 period focused on making employment creation the goal of macroeconomic policies and increasing the labor intensity of growth. This would require shifting to a framework targeting real development objectives through expanded policy tools.
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This document is a business plan for a proposed recycling and upcycling plant. The plan outlines the company's operations, including collecting recyclable materials, sorting and processing them, and transforming some materials into new products through upcycling. The company aims to divert waste from landfills while producing goods for sale. It will target both commercial and residential customers. Competition in the recycling industry is growing but demand remains high due to increasing environmental awareness. The business will utilize various machinery, equipment, and technologies to efficiently process materials. It intends to locate near suppliers and transportation hubs. Marketing efforts will promote the environmental and social benefits of the venture. The ownership structure and initial employee roles are also defined.
The document discusses plans for a 2014 UN World Youth Conference in Sri Lanka to strengthen the role of youth in development and decision-making regarding the post-2015 development agenda. It proposes a three-phase process: 1) 2012-2013 youth-centered preparatory processes to contribute to shaping the post-2015 goals; 2) the 2014 World Youth Conference to reflect on experiences and strengthen youth partnership; and 3) a post-2015 youth-centered follow-up process to support youth as partners in implementing new development goals. Sri Lanka commits to organizing and funding the conference and preparatory/follow-up processes, and invites UN member states and organizations to partner in making the conference a meaningful youth-centered experience.
The document discusses a draft concept note for a World Conference on Youth in Sri Lanka. It provides background on youth populations globally and in developing regions, noting that many youth face challenges accessing employment, education, and decision making opportunities. It outlines Sri Lanka's commitment to youth development and participation, including establishing a Youth Parliament. The concept note argues that youth must be actively involved in shaping the post-2015 development agenda to ensure it meets their needs and priorities, such as education, health, employment, and equality.
The Case of Investing in Young People (English)Y-PEER Hacioglu
Nearly 1/3 of the world's population is young, with many living in poverty. While governments have committed to improving lives of youth, an assessment found that youth are often not meaningfully involved or prioritized in national poverty reduction strategies (PRS). Specifically, over 2/3 of PRS did not consult youth, only 43.9% identified them as a group in poverty, less than 1/3 had a youth focus in action plans, and close to 70% lacked youth budget allocations. While most PRS addressed education and employment for youth, fewer comprehensively covered their health, rights, and gender-specific issues. The report concludes there is an urgent need to better incorporate youth perspectives and priorities in future
This document provides a summary of the CTA ICT Programme and the ARDYIS project by Ken Lohento.
The summary includes:
1) An overview of the CTA ICT Programme's goals of increasing electronic content, promoting innovative ICT tools, building skills, and promoting ICT policies and strategies.
2) Details on the ARDYIS project which aims to strengthen youth capacities on ICTs for agriculture and development and contribute to discussions on opportunities for youth.
3) Key achievements of the ARDYIS project including training youth, producing advocacy documents, and supporting youth participation in conferences.
This document provides an executive summary of the 2013 State of the Least Developed Countries report. It finds that while some LDCs have experienced economic growth above 7% per year, most LDCs still face challenges such as poverty, lack of infrastructure, and limited capacity for innovation. It recognizes productive capacity building as essential for structural transformation and sustainable growth in LDCs. The report proposes a strategy for the post-2015 period focused on making employment creation the goal of macroeconomic policies and increasing the labor intensity of growth. This would require shifting to a framework targeting real development objectives through expanded policy tools.
Joint initiative on job creation for youth in africaDr Lendy Spires
This document proposes a joint initiative between the African Union, Economic Commission for Africa, African Development Bank, and International Labour Organization to address high youth unemployment in Africa. The initiative aims to increase coordination, build synergies, and maximize impact of existing youth employment programs. Each organization brings distinct expertise: the AU in political legitimacy; AfDB in development projects and financing; ECA in employment policy; and ILO in promoting decent work. The high rates of youth unemployment in Africa are constrained by factors on both the demand and supply side of the labor market.
IPAR-IDRC Regional Conference on Youth Employment, Kigali, Rwanda, Lemigo Hot...reachcreatives
Institute and Policy analysis and research- Rwanda (IPAR’s) - IDRC REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
“Innovations that work for youth employment: Voices from the youth”
24 & 25 October 2014
LEMIGO Hotel, Kigali -Rwanda
Follow conversation on Twitter #YouthEmploymentEA
The document discusses the current status of youth in agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa, noting that the region has the youngest population in the world with almost 200 million people aged 15-24. Each year, 10 million young Africans enter the workforce, highlighting both the challenge of youth unemployment and the opportunity to engage youth in agriculture. The report aims to provide an in-depth analysis of issues facing Africa's smallholder farmers and recommendations to support youth participation across the agricultural value chain in order to boost productivity and economic growth.
Sylvia Wachira - Adf 7 climate change and youths presentationAYICC
This document discusses the impacts of climate change on African youth and the response from African youth. It notes that climate change is negatively impacting key youth employment sectors like agriculture, increasing health issues, and driving rural to urban migration. To respond, the African Youth Initiative on Climate Change was formed to raise awareness and establish national chapters. However, African youth efforts face challenges like lack of inclusion in decision making, inadequate funding, and limited access to information and capacity. The document calls for specific actions like dedicating funding to youth climate programs, ensuring youth representation in negotiations, and reporting on the status of African youth and climate change.
The document discusses leveraging digital financial services to drive financial inclusion in Kenya, particularly for marginalized smallholder farmers. It notes that while Kenya has over 100 digital agri-specific services available, only 3.45 million of the 34.54 million Kenyan farmers access these services, and just 0.86 million (4.97%) of women farmers. The document examines barriers smallholder farmers face in accessing formal financing and proposes ways technology could be leveraged to increase financial inclusion for this group and help meet Kenya's sustainable development goals.
YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT IN UGANDA.docx - Hilda Namakula- UCTHilda Namakula
Uganda has one of the youngest populations in the world, with over 78% under 30 years old. However, youth unemployment remains a major challenge, with estimates that 64-83% of the unemployed are youth between 18-30 years old. The causes of high youth unemployment are multifaceted, including inadequate job opportunities, lack of skills alignment between youth and available jobs, limited access to resources, and a growing labor force outpacing job growth. In response, the Ugandan government has implemented policies like the National Youth Policy and Skilling Uganda Strategic Plan to address the problem.
The document discusses the research methodology used in a study examining the role of
microfinance in poverty reduction. It describes adopting an interpretive research philosophy to
explain the relationship between microfinance and poverty reduction based on people's perceptions
and ideas rather than factual realities. The methodology section outlines sampling methods, data
collection using interviews and surveys, data analysis techniques, and ensuring validity and
reliability of the findings.
This chapter provides background information and outlines the objectives and scope of the study. It discusses youth unemployment as a problem in Africa and Uganda specifically. The study aims to examine youth unemployment levels and causes in Kampala, Uganda, identify types of unemployment, and explore policy options. It justifies the need for the research and defines key concepts. A conceptual framework is presented showing factors like lack of skills, high population growth, limited capital, and corruption can lead to unemployment and high poverty.
Economic transformation in africa drivers, challenges and optionsDr Lendy Spires
This document discusses economic transformation in Africa and the challenges to promoting transformation. It defines economic transformation as a process involving a declining share of agriculture, rural to urban migration, rising modern industry and services, and demographic transition. The key challenges to transformation in Africa include weak economic management, limited policy space, trade barriers, low investment in infrastructure and human capital, and the dominance of agriculture and commodity exports. The document argues that addressing these challenges through policies and investments is necessary for Africa to diversify its economies, promote inclusive growth, and achieve sustainable development.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND CHALLENGES OF AGRICULTURE: AN OVERVIEW OF UNDERGRADUATE STUD...IAEME Publication
Young people who have the strength required to take up agriculture shy-away
from the work, leaving it to an ageing and dying population of old farmers, the
continuation of this will force us to wonder what the fate of agriculture would be in
Nigeria. Agricultural development specialists and policymakers around the world are
concerned with the fact that young people are not interested in agriculture, as
agriculture is very crucial to the current economic status of Nigeria. A sample of 384
respondents from the population was drawn using multistage sampling method and 40
in-depth interviews. Five research questions were raised in the study and two
hypotheses were generated and tested (at 0.05 level of significance) using the chisquare inferential statistical method. Data were collected using a well-structured
questionnaire; the research design was a descriptive survey. While the theories used
for this research are the social exchange and rational choice theory. The major
finding of the research showed there is no significant relationship between the sociodemographic characteristics of young people and their level of involvement in farm
practice, while there was a significant relationship between the benefits attached to
farm practice and the level of students’ involvement.
HLEG thematic workshop on Measurement of Well Being and Development in Africa...StatsCommunications
HLEG thematic workshop on Measurement of Well Being and Development in Africa, 12-14 November 2015, Durban, South Africa, More information at: www.oecd.org/statistics/measuring-economic-social-progress
Working paper 181 determining the correlates of poverty for inclusive growt...Dr Lendy Spires
This document examines the correlates of poverty in Africa using multivariate models and data from 43 African countries from 1980 to 2011. While Africa has experienced high economic growth in recent years, poverty remains widespread and inequality is high, indicating a lack of inclusive development. The study aims to identify factors that influence poverty to help design policies promoting inclusive growth. Key findings suggest that higher inequality, population growth, inflation, and primary education alone increase poverty, while higher GDP, secondary education, and foreign aid decrease poverty in Africa.
Determining the correlates of poverty for inclusive growth in africaDr Lendy Spires
This document examines the correlates of poverty in Africa using multivariate models and data from 43 African countries from 1980 to 2011. It finds that higher income inequality, primary education alone, mineral rents, inflation, and population increase poverty, while higher GDP, foreign aid, and secondary education reduce poverty. Trade openness did not significantly impact poverty. The results can inform policies to promote more inclusive growth in Africa and reduce poverty faster.
Working paper 181 determining the correlates of poverty for inclusive growt...Dr Lendy Spires
This document examines the correlates of poverty in Africa using multivariate models and data from 43 African countries from 1980 to 2011. It finds that higher income inequality, primary education alone, mineral rents, inflation, and population increase poverty, while higher GDP, foreign aid, and secondary education reduce poverty. Trade openness did not significantly impact poverty. The results can inform policies to promote more inclusive growth in Africa and reduce poverty faster.
Rostow's stages of economic growth model outlines 5 stages of development: 1) traditional society, 2) preconditions for take-off, 3) take-off, 4) drive to maturity, and 5) age of high mass consumption. The take-off stage involves investment increasing to over 10% of GDP, triggering sustained economic growth. During drive to maturity, new industries replace old ones and agriculture declines as countries industrialize. In the final stage, per capita incomes rise enough for widespread consumer goods consumption. The document discusses these stages and their application to understanding rural development.
Prof. V. Okoruwa's presentation given the the Africa Agriculture Week.
The role of agriculture in an economy is a major factor in determining the economy‟s state of development (Hazell and Diano, 2005). Most African countries are mainly agrarian since agriculture contributes immensely to their economies. Agriculture‟s contribution to GDP in the Africa is between 30% and 40% on the average. The sector accounts for almost 60% of total export earnings in the continent, provides the dominant occupation for about 65% of Africa‟s population and has been growing on the average at about 3.3% each year since 2000 (IFPRI, 2009). Despite this impressive contribution of agriculture to Africa‟s economy, the sector remains largely under-developed. Most farmers are still at the subsistence level and small scale, having less than 2ha of land. The level of technology is also low, production remains weather-dependent and consequently, farmers‟ incomes are low. Poor market access, weak infrastructure and limited ability to influence government policy also characterize the sector (Quartey et al, 2012). Majority of Africa's agricultural population live in rural areas and the rural population comprises over 60% of the entire population. Further, over 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa are youths under the age of 30 years and about 65% of this number, work in subsistence agriculture. Rural agricultural workers are among the poorest in Africa with poverty rate averaged at about 50% (UN/ECA, 2010).
Agriculture has the potential to serve as a strong
This document discusses using technology to bridge the gap between rural development and financial inclusion in developing economies. It notes that while two billion people globally lack access to formal financial services, rural populations face even greater barriers to access due to issues like illiteracy and lack of infrastructure. The author examines whether technology can be used as a tool to increase financial inclusion for rural dwellers and help reduce poverty. While some progress has been made, most rural residents remain financially excluded. The paper aims to determine if technology can effectively bridge this gap or if individual and institutional factors prevent greater inclusion.
This document summarizes innovative financing and investment in agriculture across Africa. It notes that while agriculture contributes significantly to African economies, the sector remains underdeveloped with small-scale subsistence farming. Innovative financing beyond traditional sources is needed to boost investment in agriculture given constraints like population growth, climate change impacts, and low productivity. Examples of innovative financing mentioned include rural leasing programs, financial education, bundling credit with services, and index insurance. The document also discusses experiences of success, including direct government financing of agriculture as well as public-private partnerships in countries like Nigeria, Kenya, and Ethiopia aimed at job creation, revenue, and food security. Cooperative models are also helping farmers pool resources.
This two-day event in Vanuatu aims to strengthen coordination and innovation in priority food value chains in the Pacific to improve nutrition and food systems. Day one will include presentations on a study of key value chains in several Pacific countries, lessons from value chain training, and a launch of an online platform to connect actors. Participants will discuss constraints, opportunities, and how to operationalize the platform. Day two focuses on assessing capacity needs and pilot testing the online platform through working groups, with the goal of finalizing how to implement the platform and a training program to support value chain development in the region.
Joint initiative on job creation for youth in africaDr Lendy Spires
This document proposes a joint initiative between the African Union, Economic Commission for Africa, African Development Bank, and International Labour Organization to address high youth unemployment in Africa. The initiative aims to increase coordination, build synergies, and maximize impact of existing youth employment programs. Each organization brings distinct expertise: the AU in political legitimacy; AfDB in development projects and financing; ECA in employment policy; and ILO in promoting decent work. The high rates of youth unemployment in Africa are constrained by factors on both the demand and supply side of the labor market.
IPAR-IDRC Regional Conference on Youth Employment, Kigali, Rwanda, Lemigo Hot...reachcreatives
Institute and Policy analysis and research- Rwanda (IPAR’s) - IDRC REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
“Innovations that work for youth employment: Voices from the youth”
24 & 25 October 2014
LEMIGO Hotel, Kigali -Rwanda
Follow conversation on Twitter #YouthEmploymentEA
The document discusses the current status of youth in agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa, noting that the region has the youngest population in the world with almost 200 million people aged 15-24. Each year, 10 million young Africans enter the workforce, highlighting both the challenge of youth unemployment and the opportunity to engage youth in agriculture. The report aims to provide an in-depth analysis of issues facing Africa's smallholder farmers and recommendations to support youth participation across the agricultural value chain in order to boost productivity and economic growth.
Sylvia Wachira - Adf 7 climate change and youths presentationAYICC
This document discusses the impacts of climate change on African youth and the response from African youth. It notes that climate change is negatively impacting key youth employment sectors like agriculture, increasing health issues, and driving rural to urban migration. To respond, the African Youth Initiative on Climate Change was formed to raise awareness and establish national chapters. However, African youth efforts face challenges like lack of inclusion in decision making, inadequate funding, and limited access to information and capacity. The document calls for specific actions like dedicating funding to youth climate programs, ensuring youth representation in negotiations, and reporting on the status of African youth and climate change.
The document discusses leveraging digital financial services to drive financial inclusion in Kenya, particularly for marginalized smallholder farmers. It notes that while Kenya has over 100 digital agri-specific services available, only 3.45 million of the 34.54 million Kenyan farmers access these services, and just 0.86 million (4.97%) of women farmers. The document examines barriers smallholder farmers face in accessing formal financing and proposes ways technology could be leveraged to increase financial inclusion for this group and help meet Kenya's sustainable development goals.
YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT IN UGANDA.docx - Hilda Namakula- UCTHilda Namakula
Uganda has one of the youngest populations in the world, with over 78% under 30 years old. However, youth unemployment remains a major challenge, with estimates that 64-83% of the unemployed are youth between 18-30 years old. The causes of high youth unemployment are multifaceted, including inadequate job opportunities, lack of skills alignment between youth and available jobs, limited access to resources, and a growing labor force outpacing job growth. In response, the Ugandan government has implemented policies like the National Youth Policy and Skilling Uganda Strategic Plan to address the problem.
The document discusses the research methodology used in a study examining the role of
microfinance in poverty reduction. It describes adopting an interpretive research philosophy to
explain the relationship between microfinance and poverty reduction based on people's perceptions
and ideas rather than factual realities. The methodology section outlines sampling methods, data
collection using interviews and surveys, data analysis techniques, and ensuring validity and
reliability of the findings.
This chapter provides background information and outlines the objectives and scope of the study. It discusses youth unemployment as a problem in Africa and Uganda specifically. The study aims to examine youth unemployment levels and causes in Kampala, Uganda, identify types of unemployment, and explore policy options. It justifies the need for the research and defines key concepts. A conceptual framework is presented showing factors like lack of skills, high population growth, limited capital, and corruption can lead to unemployment and high poverty.
Economic transformation in africa drivers, challenges and optionsDr Lendy Spires
This document discusses economic transformation in Africa and the challenges to promoting transformation. It defines economic transformation as a process involving a declining share of agriculture, rural to urban migration, rising modern industry and services, and demographic transition. The key challenges to transformation in Africa include weak economic management, limited policy space, trade barriers, low investment in infrastructure and human capital, and the dominance of agriculture and commodity exports. The document argues that addressing these challenges through policies and investments is necessary for Africa to diversify its economies, promote inclusive growth, and achieve sustainable development.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND CHALLENGES OF AGRICULTURE: AN OVERVIEW OF UNDERGRADUATE STUD...IAEME Publication
Young people who have the strength required to take up agriculture shy-away
from the work, leaving it to an ageing and dying population of old farmers, the
continuation of this will force us to wonder what the fate of agriculture would be in
Nigeria. Agricultural development specialists and policymakers around the world are
concerned with the fact that young people are not interested in agriculture, as
agriculture is very crucial to the current economic status of Nigeria. A sample of 384
respondents from the population was drawn using multistage sampling method and 40
in-depth interviews. Five research questions were raised in the study and two
hypotheses were generated and tested (at 0.05 level of significance) using the chisquare inferential statistical method. Data were collected using a well-structured
questionnaire; the research design was a descriptive survey. While the theories used
for this research are the social exchange and rational choice theory. The major
finding of the research showed there is no significant relationship between the sociodemographic characteristics of young people and their level of involvement in farm
practice, while there was a significant relationship between the benefits attached to
farm practice and the level of students’ involvement.
HLEG thematic workshop on Measurement of Well Being and Development in Africa...StatsCommunications
HLEG thematic workshop on Measurement of Well Being and Development in Africa, 12-14 November 2015, Durban, South Africa, More information at: www.oecd.org/statistics/measuring-economic-social-progress
Working paper 181 determining the correlates of poverty for inclusive growt...Dr Lendy Spires
This document examines the correlates of poverty in Africa using multivariate models and data from 43 African countries from 1980 to 2011. While Africa has experienced high economic growth in recent years, poverty remains widespread and inequality is high, indicating a lack of inclusive development. The study aims to identify factors that influence poverty to help design policies promoting inclusive growth. Key findings suggest that higher inequality, population growth, inflation, and primary education alone increase poverty, while higher GDP, secondary education, and foreign aid decrease poverty in Africa.
Determining the correlates of poverty for inclusive growth in africaDr Lendy Spires
This document examines the correlates of poverty in Africa using multivariate models and data from 43 African countries from 1980 to 2011. It finds that higher income inequality, primary education alone, mineral rents, inflation, and population increase poverty, while higher GDP, foreign aid, and secondary education reduce poverty. Trade openness did not significantly impact poverty. The results can inform policies to promote more inclusive growth in Africa and reduce poverty faster.
Working paper 181 determining the correlates of poverty for inclusive growt...Dr Lendy Spires
This document examines the correlates of poverty in Africa using multivariate models and data from 43 African countries from 1980 to 2011. It finds that higher income inequality, primary education alone, mineral rents, inflation, and population increase poverty, while higher GDP, foreign aid, and secondary education reduce poverty. Trade openness did not significantly impact poverty. The results can inform policies to promote more inclusive growth in Africa and reduce poverty faster.
Rostow's stages of economic growth model outlines 5 stages of development: 1) traditional society, 2) preconditions for take-off, 3) take-off, 4) drive to maturity, and 5) age of high mass consumption. The take-off stage involves investment increasing to over 10% of GDP, triggering sustained economic growth. During drive to maturity, new industries replace old ones and agriculture declines as countries industrialize. In the final stage, per capita incomes rise enough for widespread consumer goods consumption. The document discusses these stages and their application to understanding rural development.
Prof. V. Okoruwa's presentation given the the Africa Agriculture Week.
The role of agriculture in an economy is a major factor in determining the economy‟s state of development (Hazell and Diano, 2005). Most African countries are mainly agrarian since agriculture contributes immensely to their economies. Agriculture‟s contribution to GDP in the Africa is between 30% and 40% on the average. The sector accounts for almost 60% of total export earnings in the continent, provides the dominant occupation for about 65% of Africa‟s population and has been growing on the average at about 3.3% each year since 2000 (IFPRI, 2009). Despite this impressive contribution of agriculture to Africa‟s economy, the sector remains largely under-developed. Most farmers are still at the subsistence level and small scale, having less than 2ha of land. The level of technology is also low, production remains weather-dependent and consequently, farmers‟ incomes are low. Poor market access, weak infrastructure and limited ability to influence government policy also characterize the sector (Quartey et al, 2012). Majority of Africa's agricultural population live in rural areas and the rural population comprises over 60% of the entire population. Further, over 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa are youths under the age of 30 years and about 65% of this number, work in subsistence agriculture. Rural agricultural workers are among the poorest in Africa with poverty rate averaged at about 50% (UN/ECA, 2010).
Agriculture has the potential to serve as a strong
This document discusses using technology to bridge the gap between rural development and financial inclusion in developing economies. It notes that while two billion people globally lack access to formal financial services, rural populations face even greater barriers to access due to issues like illiteracy and lack of infrastructure. The author examines whether technology can be used as a tool to increase financial inclusion for rural dwellers and help reduce poverty. While some progress has been made, most rural residents remain financially excluded. The paper aims to determine if technology can effectively bridge this gap or if individual and institutional factors prevent greater inclusion.
This document summarizes innovative financing and investment in agriculture across Africa. It notes that while agriculture contributes significantly to African economies, the sector remains underdeveloped with small-scale subsistence farming. Innovative financing beyond traditional sources is needed to boost investment in agriculture given constraints like population growth, climate change impacts, and low productivity. Examples of innovative financing mentioned include rural leasing programs, financial education, bundling credit with services, and index insurance. The document also discusses experiences of success, including direct government financing of agriculture as well as public-private partnerships in countries like Nigeria, Kenya, and Ethiopia aimed at job creation, revenue, and food security. Cooperative models are also helping farmers pool resources.
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This two-day event in Vanuatu aims to strengthen coordination and innovation in priority food value chains in the Pacific to improve nutrition and food systems. Day one will include presentations on a study of key value chains in several Pacific countries, lessons from value chain training, and a launch of an online platform to connect actors. Participants will discuss constraints, opportunities, and how to operationalize the platform. Day two focuses on assessing capacity needs and pilot testing the online platform through working groups, with the goal of finalizing how to implement the platform and a training program to support value chain development in the region.
The document discusses the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) and its work in supporting agricultural and rural development in Africa. CTA is an EU-ACP institution focused on strengthening partnerships between Europe and Africa. The document outlines CTA's vision of a vibrant, modern, sustainable and inclusive agriculture in Africa. It also discusses the African Union's Agenda 2063 goals of transforming African economies and empowering women and youth through increased investment in agriculture, value addition, employment, science, technology and innovation. The role of African women scientists and innovators in achieving these development goals is highlighted.
Pendant les deux derniers jours du Forum, le Ministère a eu l'occasion d'écouter les recommandations faites par les dirigeants des coopératives et par les experts du développement des coopératives. Voici la présentation synthétisant les réponses fournies par le MIDSP au Forum. Pour plus d'info http://bit.ly/2mMLoo2
Le Dr. Nicola Francesconi, conseiller technique sénior au CTA, a coordiné l'organisation du Forum des coopératives malgaches, qui s'est tenu du 13 au 17 février 2017. Plus d'infos : http://bit.ly/2mMLoo2
Tovo Aina Andriamampionona et Nirina Razafimanantsoa, élus porte-paroles par les membres des coopératives participantes au Forum des coopératives malgaches, ont résumé les principaux problèmes auxquels les coopératives sont confrontées. Plus d'infos : http://bit.ly/2mMLoo2
This document outlines some of the key action points discussed at the workshop held in February 2017. More information about the workshop: http://bit.ly/2lt7Vbf More information about the impact of open data for agriculture and nutrition: http://bit.ly/2lyjJqW
2. OUTLINE
1 RATIONALE FOR A CTA YOUTH STRATEGY .................................................... 3
1.1. An introductory note .................................................................................................... 3
1.2. Youth: a key target and cross-cutting issue in CTA’s strategy ............................. 5
1.3. CTA’s mission and new strategy’s goals ................................................................. 5
1.4. Specificities of CTA youth activities .......................................................................... 6
2 OBJECTIVE, PARTICIPANTS AND EXPECTED RESULTS ............................... 6
2.1. Objective of the workshop .......................................................................................... 6
2.2. Participants.................................................................................................................... 6
2.3. Expected results ........................................................................................................... 6
3 OVERVIEW OF THE WORKSHOP’S KEY ISSUES ............................................. 7
3.1. Strengthening youth involvement in agriculture value chains .............................. 7
3.2. Youth in agriculture policies ....................................................................................... 8
3.3. Supporting young scientists and youth’s tertiary agricultural education ............. 9
3.4. Using ICTs to strengthen youth opportunities in agriculture and rural areas ..... 9
3.5. Improving youth involvement in CTA staff and supported activities .................. 10
4. FORMAT AND WORKSHOP AGENDA................................................................10
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3. 1 RATIONALE FOR A CTA YOUTH STRATEGY1
1.1. An introductory note
Youths: Solutions for agriculture and ACP economies
Food insecurity, weak industrial development and the negative effects of climate change are
some of the crucial challenges faced by African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) societies.
Their economies are mostly reliant on the development of the agrarian sector which
accounts for over 30% of the GDP in a large number of countries, and 50% or more in
countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic.2 Even in a
region like the Caribbean where, in general, the service and tourism sectors seem more
important in terms of contribution to the GDP, agriculture is however an important contributor.
But in that region, (as in other ACP regions), Agriculture is underperforming and the region is
finding it difficult to respond effectively to the multiple complex challenges the sector and
rural areas are confronting; climate change, water scarcity, loss of biodiversity and high food
imports, etc. Despite this situation, and even though the food crisis of 2007/2008 leads to its
return in the spotlights at the international level, agriculture is not getting the attention it
needs, in particular in terms of economic investments3.
Even though it can bring about challenges, the large ACP population can also bring
opportunities for these regions, notably for the agricultural sector. Many of these countries
have currently an overwhelming youthful population, and prospects still follows that trend. In
2005, 62% of Africa’s overall population fell below the age of 25 (World Bank, 2008) – if we
consider the youth age limit up to 35, this statistic is much higher, which is an important
concern for policy making. Interestingly, many experts project that if adequate strategies are
put in place, these regions will be able to reap a demographic dividend, due to declining
mortality and fertility rates. Agriculture appears to be a major sector that can offer solutions to
youth unemployment. But the younger generation is turning its back on agriculture, as it is
thought that it lacks the appeal of other sectors. Therefore, if adequate investments targeting
youth education, health, employment, etc. are made, this population will become a strong
driving force of positive transformation and growth in all sectors (David Bloom et al,
20074, Francis Gendreau, 20085).
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Even though the UN defines youth as people aged between 15 and 24, taking into account realities of the
agricultural sector, especially in the ACP, CTA could consider youth as people between the age range 15 – 35
years old. This is in line with the definition of youth provided in the African Youth Charter, adopted by the African
Union. In some cases, the age limit can be extended to 40 years as many young farmers or scientists are
between 35 and 40; in addition, to ease administrative constraints (for travel etc.), some activities can be focused
on youth having at least 18 years old. CTA will also keep special interest and statistics for youth in the UN youth
age range in other to better integrate and contribute to international statistics analysis on the subject.
The youth category is not homogeneous because of its various sub-groups, their various location (urban or rural),
etc.. In particular various stakeholders form part of the youth scope, such as young women and young people with
disabilities. These last two categories face crucial concerns and differentiated approaches have to be put in place
to address them.
2
See Agriculture and the WTO in Africa: Understand to Act, a collective work coordinated by Marie-Christine
Lebret and Arlène Alpha (GRET, in collaboration with CTA).
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For example, in Sub-Saharan Africa, considering investments in R&D, Beintema and Stads have revealed that
“only 8 countries of 31 ASTI countries for which data is available have met the investment target of at least 1
percent of GDP set by the NEPAD” (Nienke Beintema and Gert-Jan Stads, IFPRI / ASTI; African Agricultural
R&D In The New Millennium, Feb 2011)
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David Bloom et al, 2007. Realizing the Demographic Dividend : Is Africa any different ? Harvard Initiative for
Global health. University of Harvard
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4. Leveraging on rural transformation
In many ACP countries, the rural population still accounts for the majority of citizens. Even
though the figures are decreasing, youth still constitute a large part of rural dwellers. In 2005,
16% of people living in rural regions in East Africa were youths between 15 and 24 years old
(FAO 20106). In all regions in developing countries, the absolute number of rural youth will
also be increasing at least till 2040. As life in rural areas is characterized by limited
industrialization, lack of infrastructure, including educational and sanitary facilities, as well as
lack of economic opportunities, it is of vital importance to modernize those regions and put in
place programmes that favor more opportunities for rural youth. Transforming rural areas and
providing agricultural and non-agricultural opportunities and capacities to rural youth is
therefore crucial. This also constitutes a lever which will help reduce rural exodus and its
negative drawbacks.
Unemployment, under-employment, working poverty
In countries with a large youth-adult unemployment gap, young people face particular
problems in entering the labour market. According to statistics given in the report “Les
jeunes, et l’emploi en Afrique : Le potentiel, le problème, la promesse” published by the
World Bank in 2008, 56% of people unemployed in Burkina Faso were youth; the percentage
for Zimbabwe rose to 68% and to 83% for Uganda. Moreover, the International Labour
Organization (ILO) report on youth employment in 2011 indicates that, in all regions of the
world, youth employment rates are significantly higher than adult rates (sometimes 4 times).
The 2009 report from the same organization on « Global Employment Trends » notes that
the vulnerable employment rate in Sub-Saharan Africa was 74.7% in 2007, mainly among
the youth population. Therefore, not only do youth face crucial problems of unemployment,
but under-employment as well as youth working poverty (young workers living below the
internationally set poverty threshold) are also major concerns.
Youth’s intergenerational role
Youths can play a key role in the safeguard of traditional agricultural knowledge which can
be preserved, if they acquire it, transfer and promote it to their peers. Indeed, there is a risk
that the traditional agricultural knowledge owned by those sometimes called “community
intellectuals” is lost. As indicated by the FAO7 “Many older rural residents have extensive
knowledge and experience and can serve as invaluable sources of information on traditional
agricultural practices, indigenous approaches to healing and health maintenance, and coping
with various challenges in food production and resource conservation. Their intergenerational
role is crucially important, particularly when they are charged with caring for and guiding
young people whose parents have moved to cities or have died prematurely.”
Other key issues faced by youths are related to their access to assets (land, water,
credit, equipments, services, etc.). The on-going urbanization also presents opportunities
for youth engagement in agriculture in urban areas.
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Francis Gendreau, 2008. Les enjeux démographiques. In: Devèze, Jean-Claude (dir). Défis Agricoles Africains.
Karthala. Agence Française de Développement.
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FAO: Rural youth employment in developing countries, 2010
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FAO, ESA Working Paper No. 08-09, November 2008
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5. Strategic youth-focused initiatives should therefore take into consideration the issues
discussed above.
1.2. Youth: a key target and cross-cutting issue in CTA’s strategy
Youth has been a cross-cutting issue for CTA for several years, going as far back as 1997. In
its new strategy 2011 – 2015, CTA has reaffirmed this statement and committed to ensure
that:
- Young people are encouraged, through various means including ICTs, to get involved
in agriculture;
- young farmers’ engagement in agricultural value chains are strengthened so that they
better benefit from them;
- young people engaged in agriculture are fully involved in agricultural and rural
development policy making;
- young people engaged in agriculture acquire relevant and adequate capacities;
- youth fully seize ICT potentialities to improve their livelihoods, notably in rural areas,
and contribute to enhancing the future of agriculture;
- youth are fully involved in CTA’s programmes and partnership agreements.
Currently, CTA interventions on youth are structured around (1) activities in three thematic
areas (agricultural policies, agricultural science and education, youth and ICT); (2) the
involvement of interns and young professionals in programme management, and (3) the
inclusion of youth as beneficiaries in many of Centre’s activities and supported projects.
For several years, CTA has initiated and supported many projects and activities that have
targeted youth: students in agricultural studies, young farmers, youth using ICT to support
agriculture, youth willing to engage in agricultural and rural policy making, youth in relation to
climate change mitigation, recruitment of interns and young staff. These activities have been
implemented by various programs, without a clear overall policy. The advent of the Youth
Strategy will, therefore, further rationalize and target these initiatives with regards to the
Centre’s new strategy and current ACP challenges, provide clear orientations for future
activities and better profile CTA’s contributions to the outside world.
A strong message from CTA will also encourage partners from the ACP, EU and the
international community to enhance support provided to youth in agriculture.
Some notes on CTA youth activities are presented is this document and more details,
especially on past activities are provided in a separate document. These activities as well as
new ideas will be discussed at the workshop.
1.3. CTA’s mission and new strategy’s goals
According to the mandate as set out in its legal framework, the 2000 Cotonou Agreement,
CTA’s mission is to
to advance food security, increase prosperity and support sound natural resource management
through information, communication and knowledge management, facilitation, capacity-building and
empowerment of agricultural and rural development organizations and networks in ACP countries.
The goals of CTA’s new strategy are the following:
Goal 1: To strengthen ACP agricultural and rural development policy processes and
strategies
Goal 2: To enhance priority agricultural value chains
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6. Goal 3: To enhance ACP capacities in information, communication and knowledge
management for agricultural and rural development.
The Youth Strategy’s goals will take into account these orientations.
1.4. Specificities of CTA youth activities
Taking into account CTA mandate and mission, the institution’s involvement in youth could
be legitimately harnessed around youth issues in relation to areas/themes such as
agricultural policies, value chains, capacity building, knowledge management, science and
innovations, information and communication including ICTs, rural development policies. In an
attempt to bring unique inputs, it is useful for CTA to have focussed activities on some
specific areas (such as the information management/ICT in rural areas) which constitute
clear niches, but this does not mean that the organization will not contribute in other key
areas related to youth in agriculture.
2 OBJECTIVE, PARTICIPANTS AND EXPECTED RESULTS
2.1. Objective of the workshop
The objective of the Strategic Youth Stakeholder Workshop is to review major issues and
initiatives related to youth in agriculture and rural development in ACP countries, in order to
provide guidelines for the finalization and the implementation of the CTA Youth Strategy.
2.2. Participants
The event will provide the opportunity to consult key organizations from the EU, ACP and
international arenas working to support youth in ARD activities, as well as youth champions
involved in these areas. This includes organizations covering ICT for Development and
Knowledge Management with interests in ARD activities.
About 25 experts, youth champions and CTA staff will attend. Organizations present will
include : Yam-Pukri, CARICOM, Caribbean Regional Agricultural Policy Network
(CARPAN), Biosecurity Authority of Fiji, Savannah Young Farmers Network,
Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC), Food, Agriculture and Natural
Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN), Ndole Youth Resource Center,
University of Nairobi, FAO, IFAD, Young Professionals' Platform for Agricultural
Research for Development (YPARD), African Youth Forum (AFY), Forum for
Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), SangoNet, International Labor
Organization (ILO), Caribbean Farmers Network (CaFAN), etc..
2.3. Expected results
It is expected that the meeting’s deliberations will help to achieve the following results:
a) Improved understanding on key youth issues and initiatives undertaken in ACP
countries in the ARD sector;
b) Validation of, or recommendations on, the strategic focus areas targeted by CTA
youth activities;
c) Identification of potential project ideas, collaborative initiatives and partnerships for
future actions.
The action points recommended should take into account the key elements of youth
development framework, such as the need to provide increased opportunities, capacities,
and second chances, taking into account the five youth transition phases (See World Bank,
World Development Report, 2007) illustrated in the following graphic.
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7. 3 OVERVIEW OF THE WORKSHOP’S KEY ISSUES
The discussions at the workshop will cover most issues identified in previous paragraphs and
conclusions will be considered in final deliberations. The meeting will focus on the issues
discussed below. Background documents include information on CTA past youth activities as
well as the draft strategy internally developed.
3.1. Strengthening youth involvement in agriculture value chains
Agriculture as a career choice is burdened with misperceptions, linked in particular to its
exclusive association with hard physical work, instable wages, its “dirtiness” and
uncertainties8. As a result, young people are not generally inclined to select it as a
profession. A lot of students in agriculture eventually engaged in other sectors after their
studies, sometimes because they did not find adequate opportunities or they ultimately
preferred traditional “white-collar professions”, and did not see agriculture as a sector that
can provide “white-collar” opportunities. In the Caribbean for example, the Faculty of Science
and Agriculture of the University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine Campus, recorded a
7% reduction in the intake of students for the BSc General Agriculture programme; in
contrast, the demand for places in other departments at UWI far exceeds capacity.
On another note, young farmers are not sufficiently involved in business oriented activities
such as value addition, post harvest, food safety, waste management, and policy making
processes. Some of the reasons explaining this situation include their lack of financial
resources, capacity, recognition, and access to land. Many organizations (FAO, IFAD, etc.)
and an increasing number of governments have therefore initiated programmes aiming at
strengthening the involvement of youth in agriculture value chains. The new CTA strategy
has selected value chains as a major theme and strengthening the involvement of youth,
women, small-scale farmers are at its core.
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Kruijssen F, Youth engagement in agricultural research, 2009
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8. Agricultural value chains
In the seminal value chain handbook by Kaplinsky and Morris (2001) a value chain
is defined as: ‘the full range of activities which are required to bring a product or
service from conception, through the different phases of production (involving a
combination of physical transformation and the input of various producer services),
to delivery to final consumers, and final disposal after use’. (…)
At the heart of the value chain concept lays the idea of actors connected along a
chain producing and bringing goods and services to end consumers through a
complex and sequenced set of activities. Small-scale producers often struggle to
gain market access because they lack knowledge of market requirements or the
skills to meet them. (…)
(Excerpts from Mapping Study on Value Chain Initiatives in ACP regions, Felicity
Proctor and Valerio Lucchesi, CTA, 2011)
3.2. Youth in agriculture policies
Implementing specific coherent and inter-sectoral youth in agriculture policies is one of the
strategic levers for enhancing the involvement of youth in the sector and its value chains.
However, close observations inform that these policies do not exist in most ACP countries.
Even though supporting youth in agriculture has been a leitmotiv in all ACP countries’
agricultural development programmes and despite the launch of many projects, the non-
existence of targeted formal policies and strategies is a missing link. Where they exist, youth
development programmes hardly include clear and detailed provisions on the visions and
strategic orientations to mobilize national resources and policy instruments for youth in
agriculture. In the CAADP pillars’ implementation frameworks, youth is not sufficiently
mentioned (MAIZU, CTA 2011).
As a matter of fact, CTA has been encouraging the NEPAD and CAADP to further focus and
involve young agricultural stakeholders in their processes and programmes. For instance,
CTA collaborated with NEPAD on a workshop on ICT, Youth and Agriculture business (May
2012), and facilitated the contribution of youth representatives to the 8th CAADP Partnership
Platform Meeting held in May 2012. This has notably resulted in the adoption during the
CAADP meeting, of a recommendation calling for “championing women and youth
participation in agriculture/agribusiness through, among others, launching a robust campaign
targeting the youth about what it could mean to do agriculture”9. CTA has been pro-active
and has been supporting a number of participatory initiatives aimed at the development of
comprehensive youth in agriculture policies and strategies, whereby young people
themselves play the main roles. In this context, the Pacific Agriculture and Forestry Policy
Network has succeed in developing a Pacific Youth and Agriculture Strategy 2011-2015,
echoing the Voice of Pacific Youth, that has been officially approved. Similarly, CTA and
FANRPAN launched a project on Development of a Holistic Youth and Agriculture Policy
Framework whose main components are the generation of policy evidence, consultation of
stakeholders and policy communication, engagement at the national, regional and
continental levels. In the Caribbean, CTA is partnering with CAFAN, IICA, CARAPN and
CAFY to develop youth related policies under the Youth and Modernisation Pillar of the
Caribbean Common Agricultural Policy.
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CAADP 8th Partnership Platform, Final Communiqué, 2011.
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9. 3.3. Supporting young scientists and youth’s tertiary agricultural education
Agricultural education, research and development are some of the key areas requesting
increased investments and support in order to enhance the image, productivity and
contribution of the sector to improved food security. Weak agricultural research institutions,
insufficient innovations, uneven and unstable enrolment in agricultural studies, dispersion of
research outputs and lack of support to researchers are some of the challenges faced.
Supporting youth students and scientists, men and women, is particularly important. CTA, in
collaboration with stakeholders as FARA, RUFORUM and others have been implementing
initiatives in that specific area as far back as 2005. These include the following activities:
• CTA/ATPS "Youth and Employment/Wealth Creation: Youth Consultative Meeting
• 28-29 April 2005, Hilton Hotel • Nairobi, Kenya. (Preceded by an essay competition).
The African Youth Forum on Science and Technology was launched and was very
active.
• Support to YPARD Strategy and Structural Planning Meeting, 2006 (CTA
contributed to the establishment of YPARD and continued to support its evolution
including their participation in the Advisory Committee on S&T)
• Support to YPARD Participation in Advisory Committee meetings from 2006 –
2010.
• Caribbean Regional Youth Congress “Youth and Employment/Wealth Creation:
Opportunities in Agriculture Science and Technology 17th-19th July 2006. Grand
Barbados Beach Resort, Barbados
• Tapping the Potential of Science, Technology and Innovation in Agri – food Chains -
Creating Employment & Wealth for the Youth in the Pacific, September 5th – 8th,
2006, Fiji ( Preceded by an essay competition)
• Support to the 2007 Regional Strategic Planning Meeting – African Youth
Forum on Science and Technology (AYFST)
• Post 2007, focus was on science competitions in Africa and the Caribbean.
It appears that support on these issues is still crucial.
3.4. Using ICTs to strengthen youth opportunities in agriculture and rural
areas
In most ACP countries, the internet and mobile phones have considerably spread and new
information and communication technologies are reaching all development sectors. Mobile
phones, which sometime provide access to the web are now widespread: Benin has 90% of
subscriptions while Trinidad and Tobago has more than 150% subscriptions. ICTs have
become major vehicles for information and knowledge dissemination, becoming unique
means to target youth and to promote agriculture. Increasingly, some youth are leading
innovations in agriculture, thanks to ICTs (creation of market information systems, mobile
applications, etc.), thus enhancing the sector and bringing about new opportunities.
Moreover, ICTs are contributing to safeguarding and transferring ARD knowledge from
ageing populations to younger generations.
Against this backdrop and taking into account its ICKM niche, in 2010 CTA put in place an
initiative named “Agriculture, Rural Development and Youth in the Information Society”
(ARDYIS) project. ARDYIS is a framework of actions that promotes opportunities and
capacities for youth in agriculture and rural development using ICTs. Several activities have
since been implemented including the facilitation of networking (more than 800 people,
among which more than 70% of youths below 35 years old), awareness raising (through
workshops, information dissemination etc.) on agricultural opportunities and potentials of
ICTs for agriculture, training, organization of competitions, as well as the recent funding of a
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10. project aimed at Strengthening rural youth employment opportunities in agriculture and ICTs
in Southern Africa, etc.
The success of initial activities and youth organizations’ enthusiasm suggest pursuing and
strengthening initiatives around that question.
3.5. Improving youth involvement in CTA staff and supported activities
Involving young people in CTA staff as well as in partner supported activities is vital for
attracting other youth to agriculture, improving youth livelihoods and strengthen partners with
in-house expertise on innovations. CTA has initiated an internship programme which
regularly gives ACP and EU young people the opportunity to enhance their knowledge,
networks as well as to benefit from an invaluable first international work experience. Other
youth positions have been tested and some young professionals were recruited. CTA needs
to review its strategies and ensure that cross-cutting activities on youth are implemented,
evaluated, and that supported projects further pay attention to involving young beneficiaries.
The strategic youth workshop will also be an occasion to review key initiatives targeting
youth in agriculture and rural development, which have been undertaken by a great number
of institutions at national, regional and international levels. Understanding and aggregating
more information on those initiatives will be useful for CTA to implement focused
activities, strengthen its niches, and learn from innovative experiences and develop
relevant partnerships.
4. FORMAT AND WORKSHOP AGENDA
The workshop will include plenary panels and breakout sessions. Panel and key thematic
interventions will provide in-depth analysis or information on some specific issues and
experiences. Breakout sessions (panel discussions and practical issue identification
sessions) will provide opportunity for debating and making recommendations on specific
issues. Other plenary sessions will provide opportunity for sharing and discussing
conclusions of breakout sessions.
A provisional agenda is annexed to this document.
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11. DRAFT OUTLINE OF THE AGENDA
Strategic Youth Stakeholder Workshop
Wageningen, Netherlands, 02 to 04 October 2012
Day 1
- Opening remark from CTA Director
- Introduction of participants
- Presentation of CTA new strategy
- Youth in agriculture and rural development: main challenges and current key
issues
Keynote Speech 1 - on youth in agriculture (involvement, agri-business) [20’]
Open discussion [30’]
- Specific Youth issues / highlighting in particular CTA current experience
A) Presentation on Youth scientists and in agricultural educations (issue, challenges)
15/20’
Discussions : 15/20’
B) Presentation on using ICT for enhanced youth opportunities in agriculture and rural
areas (opportunities of ICT for agriculture, issue for youth, challenges) 15/20’
Discussions : 15/20’
C) Presentation on youth in agriculture policies (15/20’)
Discussions : 15/20’
D) Presentation on youth and employment/entrepreneurship in agriculture (15/20’).
- ACP and Partners’ experiences
A) Key presentation on youth in agriculture initiatives in ACP and at the international level
(20’) – report to be commissioned ?
Discussions : 20’
B) Presentation of four selected experiences , including on a national youth agriculture
policy, at least 2 from 2 ACP Continent + an international experience – 15 min per
experience;
Overall discussion on all four experiences : 30’
Day 2 : Main objective : Identification and discussions on key youth issues
- ACP partner experiences (continuation of Day 1)
- Recall of previous day’s exchanges
- Open identification and selection of key breakout sessions themes, four to six themes
maximum
- Breakout sessions till the end of the afternoon; a group can discuss up to 2 themes
alternatively
- Plenary reports/exchanges
Day 3 :
- Day 2 continues (if necessary)
- Presentation and discussion of the draft strategy
- Identifying update needs, collaboration with partners
- Discussions about CTA strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats on youth
- Other recommendations
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