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Synopsis: The changing demographics in food systems and implications for future youth engagement in Rwanda

Food systems (FS) are critically important in sub-Sahara Africa (SSA), where they account for a significant share of the gross domestic product (GDP) and employment. Employment and job creation are strongly influenced by FS transformation, and they also help drive that transformation. This study doc...

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Main Authors: Bachewe, Fantu Nisrane, Mawia, Harriet, Niyonsingiza, Josue
Format: Ponencia
Language:Inglés
Published: International Food Policy Research Institute 2025
Subjects:
demographic transition
food systems
youth
rural areas
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/178797
Summary:Food systems (FS) are critically important in sub-Sahara Africa (SSA), where they account for a significant share of the gross domestic product (GDP) and employment. Employment and job creation are strongly influenced by FS transformation, and they also help drive that transformation. This study documents the trends in FS employment in the past two decades observed in Rwanda, focusing on changes in the demographic structure and inclusiveness of FS employment.

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