Policy &
Advocacy
Policy &
Advocacy
At the continental level, many laws and policies are not youth-informed, nor do they proactively promote youth involvement in the agri-food system. We call on government, policy makers and civil society to create policies which empower youth to participate fully across the value chain, from production to trade. Realizing the following youth-inclusive policies would unlock opportunities for young people across the continent:
Favourable tax policy reforms and subsidies that focus on reductions in the percentage of tax paid by youth-led agri-businesses (i.e. free import duty, low interest rates).
Increased government procurement opportunities for youth agri-businesses.
Policies that facilitate seamless cross-border trade across the continent in accordance with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
