Barriers and opportunities for the youth engagement in agribusiness

Empirical evidence from Zambia and Vietnam

Dados Bibliográficos

ID3887060
AutoresJoseph Mulema (0000-0002-8738-1306), Idah Mugambi (0000-0001-9895-0618), Monica K Kansiime (0000-0003-1036-8469, autor correspondente), Hong Twu Chan, Michael Chimalizeni, Thi Xuan Pham, George Oduor (0000-0001-7036-0659)
Ano2021
Volume31
Fascículo5
Páginas690-706
Data de publicação2021-07-04
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoDevelopment in Practice (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0961-4524 • E-ISSN: 1364-9213
EditoraInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/09614524.2021.1911949
OpenAlexW3161612244
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas10
Referências citadas17

We assessed barriers and opportunities for youth engagement in agribusiness. Results show that the majority of youth were engaged in agricultural production, especially in Zambia, while in Vietnam, they engaged in more diversified agricultural activities including input supply, transportation and advisory services delivery. Perceptions regarding the agricultural sector showed significant (P < 0.01) negative impact on youth participation in agribusiness in Vietnam, but not in Zambia. Barriers to effective youth engagement were; lack of start-up capital, low profitability of enterprises, and personal aspirations. Employing innovative value chain financing and market linkages can enhance enterprise profitability and youth participation in agribusiness

Agribusiness · Agriculture · Business · Economic growth · Economics · Geography · Political science · Profitability index · Social capital · Agricultural Innovations and Practices · Innovation and Socioeconomic Development · Microfinance and Financial Inclusion · Finance