DocumentGender-Sensitive Monitoring and Evaluation Guidance
Minimum standards and sample indicators for gender-responsive M&E in agricultural projects.View →
Gender in Agriculture and Youth Employment
Gender in Agriculture and Youth Employment
Overview
Agro-forestry-pastoral and fisheries systems are core drivers of livelihoods in West Africa, yet youth participation remains far below potential.
ECOWAS adopted a regional youth employability strategy and priority investment programs to scale job creation, reduce underemployment, and strengthen inclusion in value chains, with explicit attention to reducing structural exclusion and improving opportunities for women and young people.
Documents
- Gender-Sensitive Monitoring and Evaluation Guidance
Minimum standards and sample indicators for gender-responsive M&E in agricultural projects.
- Youth Agripreneurship Bootcamp Facilitator Guide
Session plans, energisers, and assessment rubrics for five-day bootcamp delivery.
Relevant links
- ECOWAP Main Portalhttps://ecowap.ecowas.int
- ARAA Program Resourceshttps://araa.org
Key regional priorities
- Youth involvement in agro-forestry-pastoral and fisheries value chains is still significantly low despite strong sector potential.
- Underemployment, limited access to productive opportunities, and outward migration pressures weaken rural resilience.
- Inclusive growth requires stronger practical pathways for decent work, enterprise participation, and equitable access to value chains.
Resources & highlights
Video
Featured videoRegional programme highlights and field perspectives.
Document
DocumentYouth Agripreneurship Bootcamp Facilitator Guide
Session plans, energisers, and assessment rubrics for five-day bootcamp delivery.View →
Success storyWomen-Led Rice Processing Clusters Increase Incomes in Northern Ghana
A regional training and market-linkage intervention helped women-led cooperatives improve processing quality, reduce losses, and secure stronger off-take agreements.View →
Success storyLocal Agripreneur Hubs Accelerate Small Enterprise Growth for Women
Targeted incubation, business coaching, and finance readiness support increased enterprise survival and job creation in rural value chains.View →
WebinarGender and Youth Inclusion in Agricultural Transformation Programs
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WebinarInstitutional Capacity Building for Agricultural Policy Delivery
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NewsECOWAS holds emergency session urging coup nations not to withdraw
The West African regional bloc confronted a political rift over the 'potential exits' of nations led by military juntas.View →