Engaging Youth in Food Systems for Improved Nutrition Outcomes: Concept Note (September 2022)

It highlights the critical role of young people in addressing global challenges, particularly in the context of food systems and nutrition. The document emphasizes the need for more intentional program design to understand effective approaches for engaging youth in food systems activities to improve diets and nutrition. It also proposes categorizing food systems approaches to engage youth and identifies opportunities and knowledge gaps to inform programming. The note is part of USAID's efforts to advance nutrition and improve diet and nutrition outcomes, particularly among young people.