The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA), in collaboration with FARA, Yam-Pukri, CAFAN, AYF, ANAFE, PAFPNET, has recently launched an essay writing contest on “Youth and ICTs in Agriculture and Rural Development”. The deadline to apply is extended to 15 August 2010. The essay contest is open to young people aged 18 - 25 years old, from urban or rural areas of Africa, Caribbean and the Pacific countries. Win up to 1,500 Euros, make your voice heard and improve your capacity by applying to it today! For more information, check now this website http://ardyis.cta.int/en/activities/awards/item/48-awards/48-awards.

CTA
Agro Business Park 2
6700 AJ Wageningen
 Netherlands
Telephone: +31 (0) 317 467100
Fax: +31 (0) 317 460067

Contact person:
Ken Lohento, ICT4D Programme Coordinator
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ARDYIS's targets are

• young farmers
• students on agricultural training courses
• all youth living in urban and rural areas in ACP countries and interested in agricultural, rural development and ICTs.