ABSTRACT

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 < 0.01) negative impact on youth participation in agribusiness in Vietnam, but not in Zambia. Barriers to effective youth engagement were; lack of start-up capital, low profitability of enterprises, and personal aspirations. Employing innovative value chain financing and market linkages can enhance enterprise profitability and youth participation in agribusiness.

摘要

我们评估了青年参与农业综合企业的障碍和机会。结果表明，大多数青年从事农业生产，特别是在赞比亚，而在越南，他们从事更多样化的农业活动，包括投入品供应、运输和咨询服务提供。对农业部门的看法对 越南青年参与农业综合企业有显着的负面影响（P < 0.01），但在赞比亚没有。青年有效参与的障碍是：缺乏启动资金，企业盈利能力低，个人抱负。采用创新的价值链融资和市场联系可以提高企业盈利能力和青年对农业综合企业的参与。