It is no news that the future is young. 14% of the expected 9 billion global population by 2050 is projected to comprise of young people (15-24).  Greater population increases are expected in developing countries, Africa has a projection of 60% of its population classified as youth.

The potential of the agricultural sector as a source of livelihood for young people is without a doubt. However, young people are increasingly not taking up agriculture. Six challenges were identified by the FAO and its partners on matters affecting youth engagement in agriculture. Limited involvement in policy dialogue is highlighted as the 6th challenge. As young people in various levels of academia in Wageningen who have deliberately chosen to further their education in the agricultural sciences.

How then can we leverage this conscious decision for agricultural development towards a viable socioeconomic transformation? Do you want to give your voice in fostering dialogue and learning?

Join us on the 4th of April 2019 for #ucasdialogues. Organised by the United Community of African Students (UCAS) themed:
Youth and Agriculture: Opportunities and Challenges

JOIN US & Invite all your friends!

GUEST SPEAKERS:  Chris Addison (CTA), Thomas Tichar (WUR), Ken Lohento (CTA), Yemi Adeyeye (YPARD), Jennie van der Mheen (WUR), Dr Gurib-Fakim (Former President of Mauritius) & more!

Workshops on:
Digitization and smarter agrifood systems, Drones transforming African and Agripreneurship in a digital world  by CTA- Center for Tropical Agriculture Wageningen
Leadership Training, Builting Joint Ventures by YPARD-  Young Professional for Agricultural Development

EVENT DATE: APRIL 4TH 2019
VENUE: ORION & ATLAS BUILDING, WUR CAMPUS