This session is tying in the IWD theme on embracing equity and Generation Africa’s mission of promoting inclusivity of the youth in the agri-food sector in the continent. The burgeoning youth population in Africa stands at over 60% of its total population but it this statistic reflected in the workforce, think tanks, agenda setting and political arenas?Īfrica’s youth have enormous potential -that has been demonstrated – to support the shift towards an agrifood system that is not only sustainable but inclusive too. There have been and still are, ongoing efforts and initiatives in having more marginalized and vulnerable groups have their input and voices in decision making arenas and on the implementation front as well.
To tackle equity, people need to understand the root causes of outcome disparities in society. The 2030 Agenda’s central principle is “Leave No One Behind” (LNOB), a commitment to eradicate poverty, discrimination, inequalities, and vulnerabilities undermining the potential of individuals and communities.Īccording to a study by McKinsey & Company diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are three closely linked values held by organizations, programs, initiatives, people, working to be supportive of different groups of individuals, including but not limited to people of different races, age, ethnicities, religions, abilities, genders, and sexual orientations.Įquity aims to ensure the fair treatment, access, equality of opportunity and advancement for everyone while also attempting to identify and remove the barriers that have prevented some groups from fully participating.Įquity promotes justice, fairness and impartiality within the processes, procedures, and distribution of resources by systems or institutions. The theme for 2023 International Women’s Day is “Embrace Equity”.Īgenda – What is the Interplay between Equity and Inclusivity? The discussions and learnings assist in country-level programming that will enable countries satisfy the ever-growing demand for youth employability.
This synergized approach will enable a better ecosystem for young agripreneurs created by partnership and collaboration which, none of the organizations can achieve alone.
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This is to enable member organizations learn from each other on how to best improve the ecosystems for agripreneurship, identify major gaps and close in on them. Generation Africa members Group offer s a big tent for any organization working on youth agenda to share their learning, forge linkages, and ultimately define and align behind a transformative collective effort.
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