• COLEAD highlights young agripreneurs and their contribution to a sustainable world

    • 12/08/2023
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: ACP EN, Corp EN, News
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    The 2023 International Youth Day highlighted the importance to young people of “green skills”, which include “the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes needed to live, develop and sustain a sustainable and resource-efficient society”. Young agricultural leaders and entrepreneurs are key players in achieving many of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as they contribute to food security and safety, create jobs and improve livelihoods through responsible engagement in their farms and businesses. They are also leading the transition to a digital… +
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  • World Youth Skills Day: the Caribbean ecosystem supporting youth entrepreneurship

    • 15/07/2023
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: ACP EN, Corp EN
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    World Youth Skills Day focuses on the strategic importance of equipping youth with skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship. Youth play a central role in the agricultural value chain, however youth-specific support systems must be in place to enable their success. This calls on an entrepreneurial ecosystem that attracts young entrepreneurs and understands their needs. To continue this discussion, the IICA-COLEAD Caribbean Agrifood Business series held its ninth session focusing on Successes from innovative youth-led businesses/SMEs in the agrifood… +
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  • Unlocking business opportunities for young entrepreneurs: FFM+ in Action at AASW8 Side Events

    • 17/05/2023
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: ACP EN
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    About 11 million young Africans enter every year the labour force which continuously adds pressure to local economies and food systems. Many young farmers and agri-entrepreneurs are innovators and risk-takers but lack access to market. There is an urgent need to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem, especially in rural areas, to ensure that youth can establish viable livelihoods. Investing in youth and empowering young agri-entrepreneurs to engage responsibly in their farms and businesses are fundamental to achieve many Sustainable Development Goals… +
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