Youth and the Rural Economy in Africa Hard Work and Hazard

This book unites recent findings from quantitative and qualitative research from across Africa to illuminate how young men and women engage with the rural economy and imagine their futures, and how development policies and interventions can find traction with these realities. Its 10 chapters are org...

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Other Authors: Sumberg, James (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: UK CABI 2021
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