Volume 10, Issue 21, January - June 2024

Effect of digitizing food systems from agriculture on youth employment in Africa countries

Oluwafemi Royal Aliu^1,2

¹University of Reading, United Kingdom
²MyFarmbase Africa, Nigeria

ABSTRACT

Using the Sub-Saharan region of Africa as a case study, this paper offers a thorough analysis of the impact of digitizing food systems from agriculture on youth employment in African nations. Africa is confronted with the urgent problem of high rates of young unemployment, even if the agricultural sector continues to play a significant role in the nation's employment and economic conditions. The transformational influence of digital technology on the agri-food business as it pertains to youth employment is investigated through a review of relevant literature and an analysis of secondary data that is readily available. Furthermore, the study looks at the opportunities and challenges for young people to get involved in the digital agriculture environment, taking into account factors like digital literacy, technological accessibility, and policies that encourage it. This report provides evidence-based tactics for leveraging the potential of digitalization to support youth employment for governments, development organizations, and business sector partners. The suggested tactics seek to overcome obstacles, close the current gaps in digital knowledge and access, and create a supportive atmosphere for youth-led agrifood involvement. This research contributes to our understanding of how digital technologies may be used to promote food security, empower youth, and foster sustainable economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. Increasing youth participation and digitizing agri-food systems can transform Africa into a more affluent and inclusive continent.

Keywords: Digitizing; Food systems; Agriculture; Youth employment; Africa

Discovery Agriculture, 2024, 10, e11da1563

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi.v10i21.e11da1563

Published: 07 May 2024