Youth employment and entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector can provide direct career opportunities, promote positive economic outcomes along the agricultural value chain, and drive the adoption of climate-smart technologies.
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In partnership with Unbounded Associates, we developed a set of resources to help international development organizations design inclusive, green programming and prepare young people for the transitioning workforce.
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Empowering local entities to take ownership over development investments will be key to increasing long-term resilience for the cross-border clusters living in the Horn of Africa.
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When economically empowered, women reinvest in their communities — leading to greater self-reliance, prosperity, and food security. To support these outcomes, the development community should adopt high-impact initiatives for female entrepreneurs in the agriculture sector.
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How can we use the resources of public-private partnerships to solve youth unemployment and position young people to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges – in agriculture, natural resources, tourism, and more?
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From incorporating women effectively to choosing the right time to introduce mechanization, Harvey Schartup shares advice from the USAID MARKETS II project in Nigeria.
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Nancy Zlotsky
Senior Advisor, New Business Support
Nancy Zlotsky joined Chemonics in 1988 and has more than 25 years of experience supporting agriculture and other economic growth efforts around the world, especially in Africa. Over 10 years, she served as senior vice president…
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Eileen Hoffman is a former senior global practice lead for Chemonics’ Economic Growth and Trade Community of Practice. She led the Washington-based USAID Innovative Finance Task Order, developing white papers and trainings on pay-for-results to enhance…
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Anne Spahr
Chief of Party
Anne Spahr is a micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) finance and business development specialist with more than 15 years of experience designing and overseeing initiatives to facilitate finance and improve livelihoods for farmers, fishermen, and…
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Maria Olanda Bata is a former Chief of Party.
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Nigerians who farm for a living often face low harvests and sales, which threatens the population’s livelihoods, access to food, and health.
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Uganda, which has the second-youngest population in the world, is creating economic opportunities for youth in the agriculture sector.
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