The Future of Rural Youth in Developing Countries Tapping the Potential of Local Value Chains

The Future of Rural Youth in Developing Countries Tapping the Potential of Local Value Chains
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2018-05-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9264298525

Rural youth constitute over half of the youth population in developing countries and will continue to increase in the next 35 years. Without rural transformation and green industrialisation happening fast enough to create more wage employment in a sustainable manner, the vast majority of rural ...

Development Centre Studies Jobs for Rural Youth The Role of Local Food Economies

Development Centre Studies Jobs for Rural Youth The Role of Local Food Economies
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2021-12-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9264794670

Today, the global youth population is at its highest ever and still growing, with the highest proportion of youth living in Africa and Asia, and a majority of them in rural areas. Young people in rural areas face the double challenge of age-specific vulnerabilities and underdevelopment of rural areas. While agriculture absorbs the majority of rural workers in developing countries, low pay and poor working conditions make it difficult to sustain rural livelihoods.

Development Co-operation Report 2018 Joining Forces to Leave No One Behind

Development Co-operation Report 2018 Joining Forces to Leave No One Behind
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 475
Release: 2018-12-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9264303669

When Member States of the United Nations approved the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in 2015, they agreed that the Sustainable Development Goals and Targets should be met for all nations and peoples and for all segments of society. Governments and stakeholders negotiating the 2030 ...

Development Centre Studies Tackling Vulnerability in the Informal Economy

Development Centre Studies Tackling Vulnerability in the Informal Economy
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2019-05-21
Genre:
ISBN: 926461320X

A majority of workers in the world are informally employed and contribute to economic and social development through market and non-market activities that are not protected, regulated, well-recognised or valued. This study provides an in-depth diagnosis of informality and the vulnerability prevailing in the informal economy. It explores new ideas to improve the lives of workers in the informal economy based on the ILO indicators of informality and the new OECD Key Indicators of Informality based on Individuals and their Household (KIIbIH).

Africa's Development Dynamics 2018 Growth, Jobs and Inequalities

Africa's Development Dynamics 2018 Growth, Jobs and Inequalities
Author: African Union Commission
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2018-07-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9264302506

This first edition explores the dynamics of growth, jobs, and inequalities. It proposes ten decisive actions to promote sustainable economic and social development and to strengthen institutions in Africa.

Involving women and youth in responsible investment in agriculture and food systems in Ghana

Involving women and youth in responsible investment in agriculture and food systems in Ghana
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2021-10-27
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 925134972X

Women and youth-led agri-enterprises (WYE) (which may also be operating as family businesses) in agricultural value chains have been identified as catalysts for rural transformation given their potential for creating employment and stimulating value addition both on and off-farm. Given that agriculture and food systems are likely to remain the key generators of employment in Ghana over the coming decades, and that 80% of all activities in the midstream of food value chain are undertaken by SMEs in Africa. It is very much necessary to generate the evidence to support the argument that family, women and youth-led agribusinesses have a key role to play in the rural transformation pathway underway in Ghana.

Entrepreneurship and Social Entrepreneurship in the MENA Region

Entrepreneurship and Social Entrepreneurship in the MENA Region
Author: Nehme Azoury
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2022-01-22
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030884473

This edited collection presents state of the art research on entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship in the MENA region. Combining practical and academic insights, it sheds light on future directions for the sector and addresses the many challenges that entrepreneurs face, for instance, the lack of special laws and regulations, lack of financial assistance and government recognition as well as the lack of social awareness. It covers topics such as entrepreneurship and sustainability, female entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship education, and future research directions. Ultimately this book aims to advance research in the field and highlights the importance of social entrepreneurs in the Middle East