Improving the Relevance and Effectiveness of Agricultural Education and Training in Africa: Insights from Agricultural Role Models

Steven Haggblade (), Antony Chapoto, Sheryl Hendriks, Stephen Kabwe, Isaac Minde, Johnny Mugisha, Fanie Terblanche and Aissetou Yaye

No 183863, Food Security Collaborative Working Papers from Michigan State University, Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics

Abstract: This paper examines the career trajectories of 66 distinguished African agricultural professionals. Based on in-depth qualitative interviews, the paper explores the answers to two critical questions: How can Africa motivate its youth to consider careers in agriculture and agribusiness? How can agricultural education and training (AET) institutions better prepare youth for productive careers in agribusiness?

Keywords: Agricultural and Food Policy; Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 28
Date: 2014-06
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.183863

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