There are currently 1.8 billion people between the ages of 10 and 24 in the world, the largest young population ever.
On the occasion of International Youth Day (12 August), have a look at FAO’s selection of publications relating to youth and their role as agents of change. For further reading, see the Publications catalogue.
- Youth and agriculture: Key challenges and concrete solutions
This publication shows how tailor-made educational programmes can provide rural youth with the skills and insights needed to engage in farming and adopt environmentally friendly production methods. - Rural Youth aged 15−17: The right season to seed the future
Considering the challenges faced by rural youth, this report proposes policies to increase human capital and channel resources towards youth aged 15–17 to ensure equal access to education and decent jobs. - Junior Farmer Field and Life Schools − Manuals for trainers
This series includes 16 practical modules that provide step-by-step guidance to trainers that are willing to start a Junior Farmer Field and Life School.