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YOUTH

Blog
January 5, 2021
Does response fatigue bias our understanding of rural livelihoods against women and youth?
A recent IFPRI/PIM discussion paper "Are We Done Yet? Response Fatigue and Rural Livelihoods" examines the issue and how it can be addressed.
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Events
November 13, 2020
Investing in Farmers: Results and key lessons of the Agriculture Human Capital Investment Study
The project focused on the formation of agriculture human capital, particularly the skills of smallholder family farmers, including women and youth.
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Publications
August 25, 2020
Why is climate change a youth issue? New IFPRI/CGIAR brief explains
Many countries with large youth populations are highly exposed to climate change, which will have serious impacts on a major source of employment: agriculture.
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Blog
March 11, 2020
Not just farmers: understanding rural aspirations is key to Kenya’s future
It’s important to listen to people we call “farmers” so policies can be developed that offer innovations that meet their realities and aspirations.
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Events
January 9, 2020
Book Launch: Youth and Jobs in Rural Africa: Beyond Stylized Facts
Join us as the book’s authors share important takeaways with major implications for policymakers.
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Publications
December 26, 2019
Youth and Jobs in Rural Africa: Beyond Stylized Facts
The new book questions some of the stylized facts that underpin the prevailing narratives and policy debates about youth employment in rural Africa.
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Blog
December 3, 2019
Capacity building for Africa’s future agrifood system: challenges and the way forward
An expert panel at the recent African Conference of Agricultural Economists discussed what should be done to improve skills of millions of people who work in Africa’s agrifood systems.
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Blog
September 23, 2019
Climate change is a youth issue
Climate change ranks among the most important dynamics shaping livelihoods of young people now and in the future. New IFAD blog on the topic.
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Blog
September 20, 2019
Engaging youth in agricultural extension and advisory services
What do youth have to do with agriculture or agricultural extension? Aren’t most young people trying to get out of rural areas and are not interested in agriculture?
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