Opportunities for youth in the bioeconomy

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FARM-D

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Online Location

https://www.fao.org/documents/card/en/c/cc8238en

Publication date

26/10/2023

Language:

English

Type of Publication:

Studies

Focus Region:

Global

Focus Topic:

Gender / Youth / Social Inclusion

Author

Jana Dietershagen, Heiko Bammann

Organization

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

This report, prepared by the FAO Agrifood Economics Division (ESA), focuses on the intersection of youth and the bioeconomy, building on previous FAO work in bioeconomy, rural youth and youth employment. It also contributes to expanding awareness and filling knowledge gaps in the field of bioeconomy.

The report is a first attempt to assess opportunities for youth employment, entrepreneurship and engagement within the bioeconomy, based on a review of the current state of access to and use of existing technology on the part of the youth, and their participation in decision-making in the bioeconomy. The report also outlines a pathway to better address youth employment in the sector, providing initial recommendations.