Supporting Youth Involvement in Climate Smart Agriculture
Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)
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Abstract: Youth participation in agriculture has been declining over the years in Kenya. Youth labour force in agriculture in 1995 was 60.72%. Twenty-five years later, it has declined to 28.47% in 2020.1 Despite agriculture being central to addressing youth unemployment, the youth are increasingly turning away from agriculture to seek for what they believe to be profitable and business-focused careers. This decline in youth participation is a major concern because the youth can be a resource in agriculture by replacing the aging farmers in the sector.
Author:
B. Mogaka, B. Musili, E. Kiptoo, Eliud Moyi, Hurdsone T, J. Laichena, J. Yeswa, L. Makau, Ngugi R
Theme/Sector:
Climate-Smart Agriculture, Agriculture and Food Systems, Women Gender and Youth
Year
2022