Youth and Employment Nearly 200 million people in Africa are aged between 15 and 24 years, comprising more than 20% of the population in most countries (UNDESA, 2010). Presently, the major challenges faced by this category of the population is to find decent and productive employment. In many African countries, Agriculture… Read More
The World Water Day is celebrated annually on the 22nd March since 1993 as a means of focusing attention on the importance of fresh water and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. This Global event is coordinated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)… Read More
The Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) Node Common Visioning Workshop was held on 27th February to 2nd March 2012 at the White Sands Hotel and Resort in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Alongside with this workshop which was meant for the node coordinators from the 16 FANRPAN… Read More
Very often, I am questioned about “Why have you chosen agriculture when you could have done something more interesting and get a stable job?”. When I think about it, the only the answer I can get is that I have a passion for it. I have no idea how it… Read More
Youth unemployment is becoming an issue in many parts of the world. In some countries, youths are unemployed because they lack proper education, training and skills, while in other countries, their youths are unemployed because there are not enough jobs for graduates in the country. On 27th December 2011, the… Read More