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Digital technologies for multidimensional youth engagement in agrifood systems transformation

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Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 60 p.

Author FAO; WFF;

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Category Technical report

ISBN 978-92-5-139161-7

To cite or share https://doi.org/10.4060/cd2715en

Synopsis (short abstract) Youth engagement is pivotal to the transformation of our agrifood systems. Simultaneously, digital technologies have contributed to the development of our agrifood systems and are an increasingly important part of young persons’ lives. Digital technologies can therefore play a role in youth engagement toward the transformation of agrifood systems. This report explores this question through a multidimensional approach, offering insights into how youth can (1) utilize digital technologies, (2) develop these technologies, (3) engage in activities and projects through digital tools and (4) participate in decision-making processes through the use of digital technologies, ultimately encouraging their active involvement in the transformation of agrifood systems. The Young Scientists Group (YSG) conducted a comprehensive literature review which highlights various relevant case studies, together with a survey capturing the perspectives and experiences of youth. The results show that, for agrifood systems transformation initiatives, digital technologies provide youth with benefits such as being able to conduct tasks more efficiently, reachwider audiences and form collaborations. However, there are challenges related to digital technology use including accessibility to these tools and the need for training and education in using them – both among youth and the collaborators they interact with. Additionally, although digital technologies can increase opportunities for engaging in decision-making, they do not necessarily ensure these. Based on the findings, we recommend policymakers and practitioners: (1) increase equitable access to digital technologies, (2) build capacities for digital skills development and training, (3) enhance youth engagement and inclusivity in decision-making processes which use digital technologies, and (4) engage youth in agrifood systems transformation initiatives involving digital technologies.

Last updated 23/10/2024, see corrigendum.

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FAO & WFF. 2024. Digital technologies for multidimensional youth engagement in agrifood systems transformation. Rome.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cd2715en

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