Agribusiness in sub-Saharan Africa: Pathways for developing innovative programs for youth and the rural poor

Growth in the agricultural sector contributes proportionally more to poverty reduction than any other economic sector. In this brief, the MasterCard Foundation offers an analysis of the connection between rural agriculture and youth employment.

As the need for agribusiness development in Africa becomes increasingly apparent, organizations seeking to impact the sector must be aware of the opportunities and challenges presented by the continent's growing population of young people. Particularly in rural areas, agriculture, youth employment, and food security are interconnected; rural agribusiness development has the potential to discourage young people from migrating to cities for employment opportunities.