Caribbean Youth to Benefit from Agriculture Project

Some 12,000 women, youth in five Caribbean countries are set to benefit from an agricultural project that will increase their impact on agricultural markets in the Caribbean, while developing more environmentally sustainable and climate resilient domestic agricultural markets for economic growth.

The details of this initiative were discussed at a webinar held on Wednesday, October 27, by the Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean, (SAC).

Dominica, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, and Suriname saw the launch of the five-year Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean, (SAC) project. The SAC project is spearheaded by the World University Service of Canada, (WUSC) with funding from the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada.

Speaking at the virtual launch Thursday, October 28, Deputy Director at WUSC, Munish Persaud outlined how the project will be beneficial for the youth in the region while adding the critical role of the youth. He further adds the key stakeholders locally that will be involved with this partnership.

The project is estimated to indirectly reach 48,000 individuals, assuming an average family size of four in the project countries. In addition, an estimated 650,000 individuals will be reached and contacted through communication campaigns.

Meanwhile, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Audley Shaw notes that this initiative will bolster Jamaica’s agriculture industry.

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