Youth and jobs in rural Africa: Beyond stylized facts
- ISBN-10
- 0896296857
- ISBN-13
- 9780896296855
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 4
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019-11-28
- Publisher
- Intl Food Policy Res Inst
- Authors
- James, Mueller, Valerie
Description
The rural population in Africa south of the Sahara is growing, and its rural economy is still underdeveloped. The pressure to create jobs in rural areas is therefore particularly acute. There is cause for optimism, however. Evidence suggests that agriculture is transforming in many African countries, albeit slowly, and that youth are often participating in this process. Further research is needed to accelerate this progress.
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