Scaling up rural youth access to inclusive financial services for entrepreneurship and employment

This How To Do Note by IFAD provides practical guidance on improving land access for rural youth, recognizing it as a key factor for employment and entrepreneurship in rural areas. It addresses major challenges such as cultural barriers, gender inequality, lack of inclusive policies, and the limited appeal of farming among young people. Through technical advice, case studies, and actionable recommendations, the document outlines pathways including intergenerational transfers, rental agreements, public or communal land allocation, and sharecropping. It also emphasizes the importance of capacity-building, enabling environments, and youth-sensitive policies to ensure meaningful youth participation in rural development.