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Barriers and opportunities for the youth engagement in agribusiness: empirical evidence from Zambia and Vietnam

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  • Joseph Mulema
  • Idah Mugambi
  • Monica Kansiime
  • Hong Twu Chan
  • Michael Chimalizeni
  • Thi Xuan Pham
  • George Oduor

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We assessed barriers and opportunities for youth engagement in agribusiness. Results show that the majority of youth were engaged in agricultural production, especially in Zambia, while in Vietnam, they engaged in more diversified agricultural activities including input supply, transportation and advisory services delivery. Perceptions regarding the agricultural sector showed significant (P

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  • Joseph Mulema & Idah Mugambi & Monica Kansiime & Hong Twu Chan & Michael Chimalizeni & Thi Xuan Pham & George Oduor, 2021. "Barriers and opportunities for the youth engagement in agribusiness: empirical evidence from Zambia and Vietnam," Development in Practice, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 31(5), pages 690-706, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cdipxx:v:31:y:2021:i:5:p:690-706
    DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2021.1911949
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