Strengthening Rural Youth in Anbar Province: Assessing the Influence of Small-Scale Agricultural Initiatives
Strengthening Rural Youth in Anbar Province: Assessing the Influence of Small-Scale Agricultural Initiatives
Adnan Ibrahim Khamis1, Jasim Mohammed Saleh2*, Najwa S. Ali3 and Anwer Thamer Ghaffoori2
ABSTRACT
Small agricultural projects represent great importance in the growth of the economies of societies, regardless of the extent of their development or the difference in their economic systems and concepts, and the varying stages of their social transformations, as they occupy an essential role in the process of development and economic and social development in all countries of the world, for their great role in employment. The study aims to know the role of small agricultural projects in developing the capabilities and competence of rural youth in Anbar Governorate through nine regions that represent the focus of capacity development. The research was conducted in Anbar province for two reasons: First, because it represents a third of Iraq by area, and the second reason is that it was described as one of the least stable provinces because of the military operations it was subjected to and had a great impact on all aspects of economic, social, and cultural life. The research method is to use the questionnaire to achieve the objectives of the study after it has been corrected according to the opinions of experts in the required field. The research sample included (228) respondents distributed over (11) agricultural divisions. A descriptive approach was used as a method to achieve the research goals. A questionnaire was designed to collect data for the purpose of the study. It contained two main axes. The first axis contains areas (9) for developing the skills of rural youth, paragraph (69) and the second axis contains problems and obstacles that hinder the work of agricultural projects. I was one paragraph. After data collection, results were analyzed and presented using a statistical program (SPSS). The study showed that small-scale farming projects have significantly and effectively contributed to the development of rural youth in Anbar province and their relative development of administrative and economic skills. It also became clear that there are problems and obstacles that hinder the work of agricultural projects in the areas of financing, financing, marketing, and some managerial and technical aspects. These projects will change the behavior of rural youth as they acquire knowledge, skills, scientific and practical experience, adapt to the work environment, and develop the skills to work harmoniously with work colleagues. The researcher also recommends the need to conduct studies on the role of women in these small projects.
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