Overcoming Barriers to Youth Economic Inclusion in Rural Morocco: A Case Study of Daït Aoua
In rural areas like the Daït Aoua territory, young people often face economic marginalization due to limited access to land, financial resources, and socio-cultural constraints. This study examines the economic inclusion of youth in this region and identifies key factors influencing their participat...
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| description | In rural areas like the Daït Aoua territory, young people often face economic marginalization due to limited access to land, financial resources, and socio-cultural constraints. This study examines the economic inclusion of youth in this region and identifies key factors influencing their participation in local economies. Using a participatory territorial approach, we combined quantitative and qualitative data through surveys, interviews, and statistical analyses. The findings highlight significant spatial inequalities restricting youth to low-income, precarious roles in agricultural labor or unpaid family work, primarily due to delayed intergenerational land transfers. Despite some efforts toward income diversification through entrepreneurship and seasonal migration, these strategies are often hindered by a lack of capital and market limitations. The research underscores the need for targeted policies to address these structural barriers, promote equitable access to resources, and foster sustainable economic development. Understanding these dynamics is essential for creating opportunities that empower rural youth, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to their communities’ growth. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-72eeaefe9dcb4035bcc3dd096f2c86132025-01-24T13:49:34ZengMDPI AGSocieties2075-46982024-12-01151410.3390/soc15010004Overcoming Barriers to Youth Economic Inclusion in Rural Morocco: A Case Study of Daït AouaMohamed Taha Lahrech0Bochra Makhlouki1Younes Bekkar2Imane Bounadi3Rachid Harbouze4Nassreddine Maatala5Julien Burte6Hassan II Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine, Rabat BP 6202, MoroccoHassan II Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine, Rabat BP 6202, MoroccoHassan II Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine, Rabat BP 6202, MoroccoHassan II Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine, Rabat BP 6202, MoroccoHassan II Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine, Rabat BP 6202, MoroccoHassan II Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine, Rabat BP 6202, MoroccoCentre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement, 34980 Montpellier, FranceIn rural areas like the Daït Aoua territory, young people often face economic marginalization due to limited access to land, financial resources, and socio-cultural constraints. This study examines the economic inclusion of youth in this region and identifies key factors influencing their participation in local economies. Using a participatory territorial approach, we combined quantitative and qualitative data through surveys, interviews, and statistical analyses. The findings highlight significant spatial inequalities restricting youth to low-income, precarious roles in agricultural labor or unpaid family work, primarily due to delayed intergenerational land transfers. Despite some efforts toward income diversification through entrepreneurship and seasonal migration, these strategies are often hindered by a lack of capital and market limitations. The research underscores the need for targeted policies to address these structural barriers, promote equitable access to resources, and foster sustainable economic development. Understanding these dynamics is essential for creating opportunities that empower rural youth, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to their communities’ growth.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/15/1/4territorial analysisrural youthlandeconomic inclusioneconomic integrationDaït Aoua |
| spellingShingle | Mohamed Taha Lahrech Bochra Makhlouki Younes Bekkar Imane Bounadi Rachid Harbouze Nassreddine Maatala Julien Burte Overcoming Barriers to Youth Economic Inclusion in Rural Morocco: A Case Study of Daït Aoua Societies territorial analysis rural youth land economic inclusion economic integration Daït Aoua |
| title | Overcoming Barriers to Youth Economic Inclusion in Rural Morocco: A Case Study of Daït Aoua |
| title_full | Overcoming Barriers to Youth Economic Inclusion in Rural Morocco: A Case Study of Daït Aoua |
| title_fullStr | Overcoming Barriers to Youth Economic Inclusion in Rural Morocco: A Case Study of Daït Aoua |
| title_full_unstemmed | Overcoming Barriers to Youth Economic Inclusion in Rural Morocco: A Case Study of Daït Aoua |
| title_short | Overcoming Barriers to Youth Economic Inclusion in Rural Morocco: A Case Study of Daït Aoua |
| title_sort | overcoming barriers to youth economic inclusion in rural morocco a case study of dait aoua |
| topic | territorial analysis rural youth land economic inclusion economic integration Daït Aoua |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/15/1/4 |
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