Platform Topic: Rural Youth Employment
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.
TWG Youth Meeting Minutes 09 December 2025
Sierra Berardelli2026-01-21T10:20:54+01:00Download the PDF
Annual General Assembly 2025 – Thematic Session
Michelle Tang2026-01-16T09:16:47+01:0012 December, 14:30-15:30 CET | “The Future of Youth in Agrifood Systems: Tackling the Double Challenge of Access to Land and Finance” is a joint session by the Thematic Working Groups on Land and Rural Youth Employment that explores the central dilemma limiting youth engagement: how young people can access land without finance, and finance without land.
