Creating More and Better Jobs for Rural Youth - GCP/INT/335/MUL
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The global youth population (15 to 24 years old) has reached the unprecedented figure of 1.2 billion, with approximately 85 percent living in Africa, Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean, primarily in rural areas. While this exceptionally high figure represents a significant opportunity for the rejuvenation of agrifood systems, young people continue to turn away from such systems, as a result of factors such as poor access to land and other natural resources, infrastructure, finance, technology, knowledge and support services, a situation compounded by low remuneration. In rural areas, in particular, the transition of youth to decent work is hampered by the lack of productive employment opportunities. Addressing their needs is therefore crucial to harnessing their full contribution to the development of agrifood systems.