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The National Youth Policy in Zambia is a guide of youth development in Zambia. Its purposes include: to guide, inspire and validate the development of youth programmes of action; to provide the government and stakeholders with a legal framework for supporting and mainstreaming youth development programmes and activities; to empower youth to participate in national agendas and take advantage of opportunities available in the country; to provide comprehensive and effective strategies for policy implementation; to build and reinforce Zambian youth leaders; to include all the emerging issues and respond to the current needs of the youth today. The first National Youth Policy was developed in 1994 and a review was done which saw the birth of the 2006 National Youth Policy.  Following various dynamic socioeconomic issues facing the youth in the country, the youth policy is undergoing review to facilitate the development of a new National Youth Policy for Zambia. Various recommendat...

The Youth Employment Network (YEN), an inter-agency programme of the UN, the ILO and the World Bank, offers a free E-Coaching programme for young entrepreneurs (16-35) who have recently started or are in the process of starting a business. Trained E-Coaches provide guidance (in Spanish, English, or French) to young entrepreneurs over a period of 3 to 12 months. More:  free E-Coaching programme for young entrepreneurs (16-35) - Youth Skills for Development

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The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) is organising a Regional Workshop on “Engaging Youth in the Implementation Phase of the CAADP Transformation Agenda – KIS” on 9-10 May 2013 at the FARA Headquarters in Accra, Ghana. The meeting will look at the entire CAADPcountry and regional policy processes, and identify innovative approaches for making job creation for young people a top priority of the AFSIPs that Africa countries are currently developing. The Workshop will bring together youth, youth leaders, and policymakers including CAADP Country Team Leaders to articulate a workable strategy for effectively engaging youth along the implementation phase of the CAADP Transformation Agenda – KIS. YPARD Africa will partner in this initiative, bringing together key youths in agricultural development in Africa. By working with representatives from an established youth network, continuity and long term strategies related to youth and the CAADP can be tasked to these members, ...

Zambia Launches the Process of Formulating its National Agriculture Investment Plan

Join Others in Kigali, Rwanda from 4-8 November 2013 as they look into the future of ICTs for agriculture. Have your say in how to establish a dynamic and enabling environment where ICTs for agriculture can flourish. Be part of the debate on topics such as ICTs and value chains, advocacy and policy development, and assessing the impact of ICTs. Discover new innovations and cutting-edge technologies and share exciting experiences with ICT experts from around the world. Network with representatives from private and public sectors, civil society, farmers and community organisations, development practitioners, entrepreneurs, telecom operators, innovators, information specialists, technology intermediaries, policy makers, and academics from around the world. Don't miss out on this truly unique event. Visit www.ict4ag.org for more information. ICT4Ag is cohosted by CTA and the Rwandan Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI).

Realizing that about 55 percent of Zambia's total population and 70 percent of the poor live in rural areas, and that the majority of households rely on incomes from agriculture and agriculture related industries, growth in agriculture is expected to generate jobs and create employment opportunities for the poor. With reforms which started in the early 1990's that emphasized on diversification of the economy through promotion of agriculture development, liberalization of marketing and encouragement of private sector participation resulted in some improvements in the sector. Therefore, fostering agricultural growth and rural development is recognized as important in reducing poverty in the country. In line with these efforts various strategies have been put in place to strengthen the efforts in realising the goal of the agricultural sector being "To promote increased and sustainable agricultural productivity and competitiveness in order to ensure food security; Income gener...