Training and employment opportunities to address poverty among rural youth: A synthesis report

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Document
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 Language:

                                                English
                                              
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                        International organizations, ILO, International organizations, FAO                      
 Authors:

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 Topics:

                        Career guidance and employment services, Youth employability                      
 Knowledge Products:

                        Research papers                      
 Publication Date:
01 Jan 2009

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A joint study by FAO, ILO and UNESCO

This joint study by FAO, ILO and UNESCO is a synthesis of three case studies conducted in the Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam. It aims to identify relevant training and employment needs and opportunities of rural youth in order to reduce poverty. This research is timely since young people make up the majority of migrants streaming into towns and cities from the rural areas in search of jobs placing pressure on urban labour markets. The findings from the three country studies suggest the need for enhanced policy coordination to address limited human and financial resources, particularly in terms of reaching the local and community levels.

Subject Tags:

                        Education and training, Career guidance, Poverty alleviation, Agriculture, Entrepreneurship                      
Regions:

                                                                                                                            Asia and the Pacific
                                                                                                                       
Countries and territories:

                         Philippines,
                                                 
                         Viet Nam,
                                                 
                                                    Thailand
                                                 
Economic groups:
Developing countries