IICA Calls for Urgent Action to Empower Rural Youth in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) urges governments, the private sector, and international organizations to place rural youth at the center of sustainable development strategies across Latin America and the Caribbean. The article highlights the need to invest in education, connectivity, infrastructure, and employment opportunities to enable rural youth to build a dignified future in their communities, reduce forced migration, and strengthen regional food security.