Assessing the digital readiness and communication ecosystem of rural youth

This report offers methodological guidelines for evaluating digital access and communication among rural youth, particularly within agrifood systems.

It focuses on understanding the digital divide by assessing both online and offline communication capabilities, including technology access, usage, and literacy.

The report aims to guide stakeholders in enhancing digital inclusion and engagement strategies for rural youth, thereby improving their participation in agrifood systems and contributing to economic and social advancement in their communities.

These guidelines provide examples of the application of the methodology in the early phases of the FAO’s Integrated Country Approach for Boosting Decent Jobs for Youth in the Agrifood System (ICA) project