TED: How farming could employ Africa's young workforce -- and help build peace | Kola Masha

The video discusses the rise in armed conflict in Africa, attributing it to youth unemployment. It highlights the potential of agriculture as a job-creation engine, drawing parallels with Thailand's success. The Babban Gona model is introduced as a solution, showing how it has helped young farmers like Saminu improve their livelihoods. The model's success in attracting commercial investment and its potential to provide opportunities for millions of young Africans entering the workforce is emphasized.

What factor is compared to oxygen in the context of insecurity in Africa?

• Climate change

• Youth unemployment

• Political instability

• Economic growth

What tragic event is used to illustrate the challenges faced by Nigerian youth?

• A school closure

• A political protest

• A job application stampede

• A natural disaster

What country is mentioned as a successful example of using agriculture for economic transformation?

• Mexico

• Brazil

• India

• Thailand

What was Saminu's initial perception of farming?

• A modern profession

• An easy way to earn money

• A difficult and unrewarding job

• A lucrative career

What did Saminu do after leaving his village?

• Became a teacher

• Started a business

• Joined a farming cooperative

• Became a motorcycle taxi driver

What is the primary goal of the Babban Gona model?

• To increase urban migration

• To promote industrialization

• To improve agricultural productivity and income

• To reduce the number of farmers

How many farmers did Babban Gona initially recruit in its first year?

• 5,000

• 1,000

• 500

• 100

What significant change did Saminu experience after joining Babban Gona?

• He bought motorcycles and started a business

• He became a teacher

• He moved to another country

• He left farming entirely

What is the estimated financial requirement to scale models like Babban Gona across Africa?

• 150 billion dollars

• 50 billion dollars

• 200 billion dollars

• 100 billion dollars

What percentage of global debt is needed to finance agricultural opportunities in Africa?

• 10%

• 0.1%

• 0.01%

• 1%