Fostering Youth Interest and Resilience in Agro-Entrepreneurship Through Value-Based TVET

Abstract

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) plays a significant role in fostering youth interest and increasing participation in agro-entrepreneurship through a value-driven TVET MADANI approach. The focus is on integrating entrepreneurial values, strengthening human capital development, improving access to financing, and addressing resilience challenges among young agropreneurs. Case studies of the Young Agropreneur Program (Program Agropreneur Muda - PAM) and Agrobank initiatives are presented as key empowerment mechanisms for youth entrepreneurship. The article emphasizes the need for comprehensive policy reform, encompassing cross-sector collaboration among training institutions, financing agencies, and local communities. Accordingly, this paper proposes a policy framework that is integrated, responsive, and sustainable to strengthen agro-entrepreneurship as a new pillar for rural economic development and national food security.