Agriculture is the backbone of the East African regional economy, as it accounts for about 32% of the region’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Growth in the agriculture sector helps raise incomes, creates employment opportunities, reduces poverty, and accounts for about 70% of employment opportunities in Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda.
Agriculture is the backbone of the East African regional economy, as it accounts for about 32% of the region’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Growth in the agriculture sector helps raise incomes, creates employment opportunities, reduces poverty, and accounts for about 70% of employment opportunities in Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda.
It’s your turn to have your say. Tell us in no more than 500 words about opportunities for youth to prosper in agriculture and agro-business.
About the Contest:
Submit the blog by January 27, 2017.
Who are eligible?
How will the winning entries be selected?
The winning submissions will be selected on the basis of the following criteria:
- Originality and creativity
- Clarity
- Practicality
- Potential for scale-up
Awards:
2. The top five blog submissions in each country will be published on the World Bank Africa’s blog Nasikiliza, and also promoted in social media channels.
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