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Coffee value chain analysis

Opportunities for youth employment in Uganda

Year of publication 2020

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 106 p.

Author Mwesigye, F., Nguyen, H.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-133098-2

Synopsis (short abstract) This study aims to analyze the coffee value chain in Uganda and identify opportunities and constraints for enhancing youth employment. Coffee is one of the key agricultural commodities in the Government of Uganda’s pursuance of sustainable growth and job creation, especially for the rapidly expanding youth population. The study outlines a significant number of job opportunities for young people along this value chain, not only in production but increasingly in processing, trade and marketing, as well as service provision. It also suggests strategic upgrading options and outlines concrete policy actions to maximize youth participation in and benefits from the coffee sub-sector.

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Mwesigye, F & Nguyen, H. 2020. Coffee value chain analysis: Opportunities for youth employment in Uganda. Rome, FAO.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cb0413en

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