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.
Highlights
Agriculture forms the backbone of the country accounting for about sixteen to twenty percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
A survey conducted in Masvingo on the effect of land redistribution in 2004 revealed that the land is part of a cultural mix that lies spiritual, material, economic, financial and political aspects of the life of the African people in Zimbabwe
The land distribution programme had three major goals namely resettlement of families that became displaced during the colonial era, development of agriculture and creation of employment. (Masvingo Agricultural Based Community (MABC) Survey November 2004)
Summary
Agriculture forms the backbone of the country accounting for about sixteen to twenty percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The research aims at showing the impact of agricultural development on youth employment in Masvingo Province of Zimbabwe. The research goes through the background information about Masvingo, shows the effects of agricultural reforms youth labour and makes recommendations thereafter.
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