The 360° Agri Jobs Website

Africa’s youth population is growing—and with it, the need for meaningful employment opportunities. Agriculture, often seen as outdated or unappealing, holds untapped potential. But how can we make this sector more attractive and accessible to young people and women? The 360° AgriJobs platform brings together the tools, experiences, and stories that show: It can be done.

Why Youth Employment in Agriculture Matters

Africa’s agricultural and food systems are undergoing transformation—but that transformation won’t happen without the energy and innovation of young people. Yet the sector still suffers from a reputation problem. It’s often seen as unprofitable, old-fashioned, irrelevant to modern life or even full of only menial work.

To shift that narrative, we need more than words—we need success stories, tools, and real entry points for youth and women. The 360° AgriJobs site aims to do just that: It brings together the core lessons, practical instruments, and field-tested insights from five years of implementation under the global project on youth and employment in rural areas.

What the Platform Offers

The 360 Agri Jobs website acts as a one-stop hub for development practitioners, local actors, and anyone looking to meaningfully involve youth in agricultural development. Here’s quick sample of what you’ll find:

📄 Business Model How-To Paper: A comprehensive guide for developing solid business models for youth in agriculture.

🎥 Videos: Emotional, story-driven videos that set the scene and highlight the importance of youth in agriculture.

📚 Extensive resource collection: Practical tools, success stories, and program materials that have been field-tested and refined.

👥 Success stories from young changemakers: Get inspired by real-life examples of youth who have successfully entered the sector—with solid business models, targeted training, internship support, or help launching their own ventures.

🧰 Toolbox for Rural Youth Employment Promotion: Effective tools and practical examples for promoting youth employment in the agri-food sector.

These materials are not just for browsing—they’re meant to be used. Whether you’re designing a new project, training local facilitators, or advocating for youth or wormen inclusion, you’ll find valuable, ready-to-go inputs. (French edition)

What Worked—and Why It Matters

One of the key takeaways from this initiative: It works. Youth who participated in project activities—especially those from rural areas with lower formal qualifications—have successfully entered the agricultural sector. They now run their own businesses or hold attractive jobs, generating stable incomes and seeing the sector with new eyes.

“With the right support—solid business planning, good training, job matching, and internship options—young people can absolutely build a future in agriculture,” says Nadine, reflecting on the project outcomes. “And this is true not just for young men but also for young women.”

Looking for ways to involve the young?

If your project is looking to meaningfully involve youth, support rural employment, or tap into the transformative power of agriculture, this platform is for you. Explore the tools, connect with success stories, and see how small investments in the right areas can lead to big changes.

👉 Visit the platform now and start building new pathways for youth in agriculture.

Contact

Nadine Günther, nadine.guenther@giz.de