Effectiveness and duplicability of the Youth Inspiring Youth in Agriculture Initiative

Ose, Y.

Effectiveness and duplicability of the Youth Inspiring Youth in Agriculture Initiative

Lessons learned from Uganda

Year of publication 2021

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 46 p.

Author Ose, Y.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Booklet

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Synopsis (short abstract) In 2019, after two years of Youth Inspiring Youth in Agriculture (YIYA) Initiative implementation in Uganda, FAO conducted an assessment of the initiative with the following objectives: a. To draw lessons from YIYA Round-1 and propose recommendations for the design and implementation of Round-2 (scheduled for 2020), through analyses of the systems/processes of the agribusiness competition programme implementation, the effectiveness of YIYA’s support activities, and the sustainability and impact of the YCs’ agribusinesses; b. To draw lessons which will be useful for youth agribusiness competition programmes similar to the YIYA, not only in Uganda but also in other countries. The assessment concluded with recommendations on: i. Overall design and implementation; ii. Application and selection process; iii. Monitoring and evaluation; and iv. Ripple effects of impact through youth mentorship.

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Ose, Y. 2021. Effectiveness and duplicability of the Youth Inspiring Youth in Agriculture Initiative – Lessons learned from Uganda. Case study. Rome, FAO.

Language English

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