New! From Agriculture to Street Gangs and Youth Extremism:
The InnovATE project came to the subject of youth violence while assessing the agricultural education and training systems in Honduras and Nicaragua. Gang-related violence is having a dramatic impact on youth in those countries. Research has indicated that a poorly functioning education system is one underlying cause of youth violence. (OECD, 2011, p.18). InnovATE is investigating gaps in the understanding of how citizen security and food security are interrelated, particularly in regards to the youth bulge and the growing phenomenon of youth violence. While street gangs and violent extremist organizations are not the same thing, there are many similarities. USAID commissioned a publication, “Street Gangs and Violent Extremist Organizations: Learning across Fields,” (Dininio, P. & Werbel J., 2016, August) to identify cross-disciplinary lessons for programming to address gang violence and violent extremism. As both kinds of violence affect agriculture, education and youth development, InnovATE believes a cross-sectoral approach is important. It is InnovATE’s hope that this series on youth extremism, developed by Dr. Mark Brennan, Erica Odera, Michael Cahill and Jamison Malcolm at Penn State, will provide knowledge and ideas that can be used by agriculture educators and youth development specialists in countries affected by violence.
Youth Extremism Series, Paper 1: Understanding Youth Extremism
Youth Extremism Series, Paper 2: Understanding Youth Engagement
Youth Extremism Series, Paper 3: Fostering the Well-being of Youth to Prevent Extremism
Youth Extremism Series, Paper 4: Involving Youth in Community Research
Youth Extremism Series, Paper 6: Resources Related to Youth Extremism and Prevention
Youth Extremism Series, Paper 7: The Role of Agricultural Development in Deterring Youth Extremism
Youth Extremism Series, Paper 8: Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship
InnovATE is tasked with compiling the best ideas on how to build the capacity of Agricultural Education and Training (AET) institutions and programs and disseminating them to AET practitioners around the world. As part of this effort, InnovATE issued a Call for Concept Notes to accept applications for discussion papers that address Contemporary Challenges in Agricultural Education and Training. These concept papers define the state of the art in the theory and practice of AET, in selected focus domains and explore promising strategies and practices for strengthening AET systems and institutions. The full discussion papers and accompanying briefs will be posted on this page.
Developing the Capacity of Middle-Level Tertiary Education in Preparing and Nurturing Young Entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa Matt Baker, Texas Tech University
Brief: Preparing Young Entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa: Middle-Level Tertiary Education Matt Baker, Texas Tech University
How Competent Are Agricultural Extension Agents and Extension Educators In Nepal? Murari Suvedi and Ramjee Ghimire, Michigan State University
Brief: Core Competencies for Agricultural Extension Educators Murari Suvedi and Ramjee Ghimire, Michigan State University
Review of Research and Practice for Youth Engagement in Agricultural Education and Training Systems Sarah Eissler and Mark Brennan, The Pennsylvania State University
Brief: Youth Engagement in Agricultural Education and Training Systems Sarah Eissler and Mark Brennan, The Pennsylvania State University
Engaging Rural Youth in Entrepreneurship through Extracurricular and Co-curricular Systems Seth Heinert and T. Grady Roberts, University of Florida
Brief: Engaging Rural Youth in Entrepreneurship through Extracurricular and Co-curricular Systems Seth Heinert and T. Grady Roberts, University of Florida Stephen
Modernizing Vocational Technical Schools to Develop a 21st Century Credentialed Work Force John R. Vreyens and Charles Anderas, The University of Minnesota
Brief: Modernizing Vocational Technical Schools to Develop a 21st Century Credentialed Work Force John R. Vreyens and Charles Anderas, The University of Minnesota
Identifying Pathways Linking Agricultural Education, Training and Extension Jemal Yousuf Hassen, Alemu Sokora and Mukerem Taha, Haramaya University
Brief: Identifying Pathways Linking Agricultural Education, Training and Extension Jemal Yousuf Hassen, Alemu Sokora and Mukerem Taha, Haramaya University
Project-based Learning: Equipping Youth with Agripreneurship by Linking Secondary Agricultural Education to Communities Stephen C. Mukembo and M. Craig Edwards, Oklahoma State University
Brief: Equipping Youth with Agripreneurship: Linking Secondary Agricultural Education to Communities Stephen C. Mukembo and M. Craig Edwards, Oklahoma State University