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Youth living around irrigation schemes in Zimbabwe: their livelihoods and role in the local economy

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Young people in southern Africa have limited opportunities for productive employment. This research adds to the literature on young people living around smallholder irrigation schemes and their role in the local economy. Semistructured interviews were undertaken with young people, parents and practitioners from around Silalatshani irrigation scheme in Zimbabwe, and were analysed to provide insight into young people’s livelihoods and their livelihood pathways. The findings illustrate the importance of non-farm activities alongside irrigation and young people’s varied capacity to contribute to stimulating their local economy. Some implications for policy and development for young people around smallholder schemes are highlighted.

Source: International Journal of Water Resources Development

DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2024.2423738

Author: Karen Parry

Institution: Australian National University

Language: English

Topic: Agricultural Innovations and Practices

Subfield: General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, No poverty, Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research