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To expand its support for young agricultural entrepreneurs, or “agripreneurs,” and to help cultivate the next crop of farmers in Africa, the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) signed a hosting and collaboration agreement with the Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network (CSAYN) in Kenya. The agreement will have the network’s Kenya chapter hosted at CIAT Africa’s regional office in Nairobi and outlines collaborations.

CSAYN Kenya and CIAT Africa agreed to jointly design and implement initiatives to train and build capacity for youth agribusinesses to help them become profitable and sustainable enterprises. The cooperation will aim to scale up the use of digital tools in agriculture and strengthen the uptake of innovations that can turn agriculture into a viable livelihood option for African youth, who often see agriculture as an occupation of last resort. CIAT and CSAYN Kenya will help youth acquire improved market access, provide mentorship and professional advice from scientists and improve access to financial resources.