Platform Topic: Rural Youth Employment
Webinar – Derisking Agrifood Systems for Young People: Co-Creation and Decent Work
Michelle Tang2026-07-27T09:26:36+02:00This webinar, organized by the Donor Platform's Thematic Working Group on Rural Youth Employment, will explore how derisking strategies, co‑creation, and decent work principles can unlock meaningful, resilient livelihoods for young people across agrifood systems.
Youth, Jobs, and Voice in Africa’s Agrifood System
Woojae Shin2026-07-22T10:28:34+02:00Organized by CGIAR, the conference seeks to deliberate and discuss evidence-based strategies and policies to advance youth engagement in agrifood systems.
One Acre Fund: Making Agriculture Work for Youth
Sierra Berardelli2026-06-18T15:36:40+02:00This memo summarizes the most actionable findings from that research. It highlights five key insights and practical recommendations across three opportunity areas to help agricultural programs better engage and support rural youth, especially young women.
Empowering rural youth for a sustainable future
Sierra Berardelli2026-05-12T15:27:33+02:00This document showcases the impact of the Green Jobs for Rural Youth Employment (GJ4RYE) project implemented by FAO and KOICA in Sierra Leone, Timor Leste, and Zimbabwe between 2019 and 2024.
AU–ILO Partnership 2021–2024: Advancing Decent Work and Social Justice in Africa
Sierra Berardelli2026-05-12T15:22:30+02:00The African Union and the International Labour Organization have strengthened their partnership to advance decent work, social protection and inclusive growth across Africa.
Youth-sensitive analysis and strategy design for the soybean value chain in Zambia
Sierra Berardelli2026-05-12T15:11:18+02:00This publication presents the results of a youth-sensitive analysis of the soybean value chain in Zambia conducted under the ICA-4 project. It identifies key constraints, youth employment opportunities, and priority intervention areas, and offers recommendations.
Interview with Genna Tesdall (YPARD) and Leonard Mizzi (European Commission)
Michelle Tang2026-04-27T12:42:50+02:00For the GDPRD’s working group on rural youth employment, new co-chair Leonard Mizzi (European Commission) joins Genna Tesdall, who brings the youth-led perspective of YPARD. With this "intergenerational" leadership, the group is shifting its focus from "process" to "purpose”.
Shifting from Process to Purpose: A vision for rural youth employment
Michelle Tang2026-04-28T08:29:28+02:00The Donor Platform’s Rural Youth Employment Thematic Working Group is entering a new phase under Co-Chairs Leonard Mizzi (European Commission) and Genna Tesdall (YPARD). This next chapter focuses on ensuring rural youth are not only included, but empowered as partners and leaders in food systems transformation.
