Kamukwape's Diary

The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) and other key partners is organising the International ICT4Ag conference in Kigali, Rwanda, from 4-8 November 2013.  During the conference, a youth session on "Capacity Development, Youth, and ICTs In Agriculture" will take place on 5th November.   Session 10: Capacity Development, Youth, and ICTs In Agriculture  [Time:] Nov 5, 2013  [Location:] Room: Bulera  [Duration:] 13:30 - 15:00 Agriculture does not only need youth to replace the old farmer but also to bring innovations that modernise the sector and strengthen it, so that youths also benefit from it. The application of new ICTs in agriculture particularly confirms that assertion. This session will be led by a panel of four dynamic young professionals from Africa and Latin America who have launched or are involved in key initiatives in transforming the...

It was in December ,2006.I wrote my last semester exams, enthusiastic and expectant to jump into the industry and get a well paying job .I recall struggling to come up with a constructive work plan as I experienced what I would term a couple of interests sparkling , inviting me to ford the rivers of opportunities that were seemingly available. On one side of the coin,my mind was made up to search for employment and be employed by any institution that would give me an employment opportunity .On the other side of the coin my mind was strongly telling me to move on with my youth work. In both situations, closing my eyes, I could see my future in bright colors, opening my eyes only to see no promising situation. I had been involved in youth work for a good number of years now and understood how frustrating it was yet challenging and promising. Considering my passion for the development of the youth and their transition into adulthood with a sustainable livelihood, I could not withstand th...