Masake urges stakeholders to invest in youth-led agricultural enterprises

Namibian Deputy Minister of Agriculture Ruthy Masake has called for increased private sector investment in youth-led agricultural enterprises. Speaking at the Epukiro Business and Agricultural Expo, she emphasized the need for mentorship, technology, and financial support to modernize the sector.
Why it matters
Addressing youth unemployment through agricultural modernization is a critical economic development strategy for emerging markets in Africa.
THE Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Ruthy Masake, has urged the private sector, traditional authorities and other stakeholders to identify and support bankable agricultural projects, particularly those led by young people.
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