Practical Guide: Access to Land for Rural Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship

This IFAD document offers guidance for improving rural youth's access to land, which is key to their employment and agricultural entrepreneurship. It highlights barriers such as cultural norms, a lack of inclusive policies, and gender inequality. It proposes solutions such as inheritance, leasing, use of communal lands, and support programs. Through successful case studies, it highlights the importance of training young people, involving them in public policies, and using technology to strengthen their land rights.