Opportunities for youth in the bioeconomy: opportunities and barriers for youth employment and entrepreneurship in the emerging bioeconomy sectors

FAO agricultural development economics technical study 30

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Food and Agriculture Organization

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Jana Dietershagen, Heiko Bammann

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FAO

This report analyses the challenges of achieving greater youth inclusion in the bioeconomy, including shortcomings in education systems and vocational training decline. It concludes that the bioeconomy offers significant opportunities for youth, but more must be done to support their entrepreneurship and employment in the sector