Platform Topic: Rural Youth Employment
The International Day of Youth
Michelle Tang2022-08-26T12:21:18+02:0012 August 2021 is the International Day of Youth, celebrating the vital role of youth in food systems transformation. Youth accounts for one out of every six people worldwide, and, especially in rural Africa, millions of them are engaged
Promoting Youth Engagement and Employment in Agriculture and Food Systems
Michelle Tang2022-09-30T10:54:41+02:00The CFS calls for the development of systems, policies and programmes that engage more youth in agriculture and agricultural professions. Their development will constitute a workstream that will strengthen recognition of youth agency, autonomy and diversity in relation to
Independent Food Systems Dialogue: “African Youth as Drivers for Decent Job Creation in Sustainable Food Systems”
Michelle Tang2023-06-07T14:57:50+02:00The Dialogue will highlight issues affecting rural youth and gather input for Game Changer solutions for decent jobs creation for rural youth in food systems. First, a round of opening statements and pitches for youth centered Game Changer solutions submitted to the UNFSS will set the scene.
Independent Dialogue: African Youth as Drivers for Decent Job Creation in Sustainable Food Systems
Michelle Tang2022-08-26T12:24:22+02:00On 30 June 2021, the Thematic Working Group (TWG) on Rural Youth Employment (RYE) organised an Independent Dialogue to the United Nation Food System Summit (UNFSS). The event was centred around two game-changing solutions proposed to the UNFSS by
Towards More Inclusive Pathways of Structural Transformation for a Brighter Future of Work for Youth In Rural Areas (Webinar)
Michelle Tang2022-08-31T11:47:03+02:00On 30 June 2021, the Thematic Working Group (TWG) on Rural Youth Employment (RYE) organised an Independent Dialogue to the United Nation Food System Summit (UNFSS). The event was centred around two game-changing solutions proposed to the UNFSS by
Webinar: Towards More Inclusive Pathways of Structural Transformation for a Brighter Future of Work for Youth in Rural Areas
Michelle Tang2024-12-11T13:05:16+01:00This webinar will explore the key (structural) policy issues related to transforming Africa’s rural economies and how this can result in more and better jobs for rural youth and particularly young women.
