Agriculture as Business for Rural Youth
Armed with the right skill set, young people in Tanzania are discovering the potential within agribusiness for profitable livelihoods.
Armed with the right skill set, young people in Tanzania are discovering the potential within agribusiness for profitable livelihoods.
In the four years since her father passed away, Ana Gabriela Méndez has been able to position the family business as a leading supplier in Nicaragua’s male-dominated construction industry.
Through the Youth Employability Program, Pranita and Suraj were able to obtain their first formal jobs – and gain a new sense of independence and confidence.
The Economist examines the opportunities and obstacles for enterprising people in Africa – and highlights TechnoServe’s work to bolster young entrepreneurs.
TechnoServe together with the Trade Facilitation Office of Canada, Global Affairs Canada, and Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons is implementing a four-year initiative to train 1,000 farmers in agronomic and sustainability practices in eastern Guatemala and improve their productivity by 25 percent.
Agriculture for Impact recently visited STRYDE participants in Northern Rwanda who are demonstrating that agriculture can improve livelihoods for youth.
Youth face unique challenges in obtaining formal employment or becoming successful entrepreneurs. Crece Tu Empresa, TechnoServe's program in partnership with Citi Foundation, is working to address the challenge of youth unemployment in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Panama.
Young entrepreneurs like Audrey Allotey are starting and growing food businesses that provide key products and create jobs in their communities.
By engaging youth in entrepreneurship and agriculture, TechnoServe is working to create sustainable growth in the region.
As Cairn Agri Fellows, these young farmers in Rajasthan are boosting production on their family farms and launching sustainable agribusinesses.