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Youth Involvement in Agricultural Activities and Rural Development in Georgia, 2017

Youth Involvement in Agricultural Activities and Rural Development in Georgia, 2017

29 Dec 2017

The goal of the research was to study youth involvement in agriculture and agricultural development.

Objectives of the research were:

  • Determining special needs and engagement availabilities of youth in the fields of agriculture and agricultural development;
  • Studying and “mapping” of the local organizations/players working on the youth issues;
  • Identifying successful initiatives (programs, projects) that had a positive influence on the youth on political, social and household levels;
  • Studying and “mapping” donor organizations (inside and outside of the country) that are working on the youth issues;
  • Elaborating recommendations to raise motivation of young people in agriculture and agricultural developing sectors;
  • To Identify and integrate successful youth cases in the final report (description of one such case per region);

The research was conducted using qualitative research methods. Two methods were used – Focus groups and in-depth interviews - Focus groups were conducted with youth (18-29 age groups), while in-depth interviews with agriculture experts representing both civil society organizations and public institutions. In total, focus groups were conducted in five regions of Georgia, where 2 focus groups were held in each (with village residents and who people migrated to town). In addition, the third focus group was conducted in Adjara region, in which eco-migrants and internally displaced people participated.