DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 27 -- ONE of the biggest socioeconomic challenges facing Tanzania is youth unemployment, particularly among those aged between 18 and 24.

With a rising birth rate and declining mortality rate, this segment of the population is likely to expand further, compounding the challenge unless serious interventions are introduced.

This comes at a time when various initiatives are being implemented by public and private institutions to mentor, facilitate and equip young people to venture into agriculture in a meaningful way.

At this juncture, I must acknowledge the immense contribution of various accelerators that are incubating young agribusiness entrepreneurs.

They are doing a commendable job. But why are young people relu...