TWG Youth Meeting Minutes 14 December 2023
Sierra Berardelli2024-01-08T12:05:38+01:00Download the PDF
The Food Systems Countdown Report 2023
Sierra Berardelli2023-12-19T15:22:16+01:00This policy brief presents the Countdown indicators depicting the current state of national food systems. In doing so, it provides a starting point for future work to identify where things can be done better, provide ideas for how to get there, and inspire stakeholders (in particular, policymakers) that progress can and must be made.
The Status of Women in Agrifood Systems
Sierra Berardelli2023-12-18T14:30:55+01:00The status of women in agrifood systems report uses extensive new data and analyses to provide a comprehensive picture of women’s participation, benefits, and challenges they face working in agrifood systems globally. The report shows how increasing women’s empowerment and gender equality in agrifood systems enhances women’s well-being and the well-being of their households, creating opportunities for economic growth, greater incomes, productivity and resilience.
Building resilience in the Sahel region through job creation for youth
Sierra Berardelli2023-12-18T14:21:46+01:00This case study outlines how the project "Building resilience in the Sahel region through job creation for youth", strengthened the capacities of rural youth in their entrance in the agrifood system adopting green practices, while also empowering the national institutions tasked in supporting them. The case study also provides all the lessons learned throughout its implementation as well as details of the project’s evaluation.
What is the Future for youth in Africa’s Agri-Food Systems? A Foresight Analysis
Sierra Berardelli2023-12-13T12:34:43+01:00Most of Africa’s youth work in agri-food systems. They are involved in production, transport, trading, processing, retail, and food services. Some are farmers, others are micro and small-scale entrepreneurs, and some are employed by larger scale enterprises. Looking ahead to 2050, the analysis explored the key trends and uncertainties that will shape opportunities and risks for youth in Africa’s agri-food systems over the next three decades.
Empower climate-resilient smallholder agriculture by investing in African research and innovation
Sierra Berardelli2023-12-04T16:48:39+01:00In the face of climate extremes and economic shocks, resilience-oriented innovation is essential to sustain and increase productivity and to ensure food security in small-scale agrifood systems.
Blog – Green Jobs Webinar: A better future for rural youth
Sierra Berardelli2024-01-16T15:23:40+01:00Key messages from the webinar Green Jobs: A better future for rural youth
