Rural youth migration, social protection and sustainable value chains in Kenya

Date Shared:

Friday, August 9, 2019 - 16:36

Countries and areas:

Kenya

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth

Targets that contribute to employment or employment creation

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 2: Minimize the adverse drivers and structural factors that compel people to leave their country of origin

Contributors:

International Organizations

Chairmanship:

Ecuador 2019

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Migration, Agriculture and Rural Development, Sustainable Development , Capacity Building, Children and Youth, Decent Work

Summary:

FAO is working towards building the capacity of poor and vulnerable youth in migration prone areas, including cash transfers beneficiaries, and engaging them in productive activities along agro-food value chains; and support youth entrepreneurs to scale-up their businesses along selected value chains.

Link:

http://www.fao.org/rural-employment/resources/detail/en/c/1143398/

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2019 - Background Paper RT 3.2 "Harnessing migration for rural development"