Youth-sensitive value chain analysis and development

Cruickshank, D., Grandelis, I., Barwitzki, S., Bammann, H., (eds.)

Youth-sensitive value chain analysis and development

Guidelines for practitioners

Year of publication 2022

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 156 p.

Author Cruickshank, D., Grandelis, I., Barwitzki, S., Bammann, H., (eds.)

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-135715-6

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Synopsis (short abstract) This publication is intended to assist field practitioners, youth organizations and other stakeholders to identify binding constraints and viable opportunities to youth engagement in value chains that can translate into greater youth inclusion. Considering youth heterogeneity and inequalities, the youth sensitive framework for value chain analysis gives guidance to assess factors that push and pull youth into employment and entrepreneurship in value chains. The youth-sensitive value chain (YSVC) analysis is a starting point for youth-inclusive agricultural value chain development, since it identifies entry points and key actions expected to bring about the desired increase in employment and business opportunities for youth within a more attractive agriculture sector.

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Cruickshank, D., Grandelis, I., Barwitzki, S. & Bammann, H., eds. 2022. Youth-sensitive value chain analysis and development – Guidelines for practitioners. Rome, FAO.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cb8489en

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