YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE | TransformAfricaNow

AGRICULTURE & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Empowering Young People to become Agricpreneurs for Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction

Transform Africa Now (TAN) recognizes the critical role of agriculture in driving economic growth, ensuring food security, and building climate resilience across Africa. However, we must actively engage and empower the continent’s youth to unlock this sector's full potential.

In partnership with Feed The World (FTW) and other international networks, TAN is mobilizing resources to invest in Africa’s food systems, focusing on creating jobs for youth, enhancing food security, and promoting climate resilience.

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Why Youth Engagement in Agriculture Matters.

Youth engagement in agriculture is essential to:

Infuse the sector with fresh ideas, innovation, and energy.
Ensure knowledge transfer between generations while embracing new technologies.
Tackle critical challenges like food security, rural development, and economic stability.

By involving young Africans in agriculture, TAN envisions a sustainable, prosperous future for the agricultural sector while creating opportunities for youth to drive transformative change.

Our Strategic Approach:

To empower young Africans and promote their involvement in agriculture, TAN is implementing the following strategies:

Entrepreneurship in Agriculture:
- Supporting young people in becoming agricultural entrepreneurs to boost economic growth and reduce poverty.
- Encouraging innovation and sustainable practices to build thriving agricultural businesses.

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Capacity Building:
- Providing education and training programs to enhance agricultural skills and knowledge.
- Ensuring access to resources, financing, and modern technologies to enable youth to succeed in agriculture.
Technology and Innovation:
- Promoting the adoption of advanced technologies to increase productivity and efficiency in agriculture.
- Encouraging youth to pioneer innovative solutions to address food security and climate resilience challenges.
Global Collaboration:
- Partnering with international organizations to share resources, best practices, and success stories.
- Hosting Roundtable Discussions across African countries to explore strategies for tackling youth unemployment through agriculture.

Roundtable Discussions: A Platform for Change

TAN’s roundtable discussions bring together diverse stakeholders, including:

Young farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs.
Researchers and policymakers.
Financial institutions and development organizations.

These discussions create dynamic opportunities to:

Share best practices and innovative solutions.
Exchange perspectives on addressing agricultural challenges.
Inspire meaningful action to make agriculture a viable and sustainable livelihood for youth.

Join Us in Transforming Agriculture

By empowering Africa’s youth, TAN is shaping the future of agriculture and contributing to a more resilient and prosperous continent. Together, we can create a world where young people drive sustainable development through agriculture.

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