Impact of agricultural development on youth employment in Zimbabwe: the case of Masvingo province

Chidoko Clainos and Zhou Silibaziso
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Chidoko Clainos: Great Zimbabwe University
Zhou Silibaziso: Great Zimbabwe University

Russian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-Economic Sciences, 2012, vol. 11, issue 11, 24-27

Abstract: Zimbabwe is basically endowed in agricultural resources. As a result agricultural activities have a large bearing on developmental issues in the country. Employment is one such economic issue that hinges much on agricultural development. Over the past decade employment levels have reduced as a result of low investment in the country. Masvingo Province has not been spared. This scenario has seen many youths being out of employment as the sector employed less labour. The study found out that economic woes that Zimbabwe experienced over the past half decade have contributed significantly to youth unemployment in agriculture in Masvingo Province as a result of low investment in the sector. The study recommends that heavy investment be put in agriculture and agriculture related projects to enhance employment levels of the Zimbabwean youths in Masvingo province.

Date: 2012
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