Barriers and opportunities for the youth engagement in agribusiness

Empirical evidence from Zambia and Vietnam

Datos Bibliográficos

ID3887060
AutoresJoseph Mulema (0000-0002-8738-1306), Idah Mugambi (0000-0001-9895-0618), Monica K Kansiime (0000-0003-1036-8469, autor de correspondencia), Hong Twu Chan, Michael Chimalizeni, Thi Xuan Pham, George Oduor (0000-0001-7036-0659)
Año2021
Volumen31
Número5
Páginas690-706
Fecha de publicación2021-07-04
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaDevelopment in Practice (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0961-4524 • E-ISSN: 1364-9213
EditorialInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/09614524.2021.1911949
OpenAlexW3161612244
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas10
Referencias 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