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This introductory chapter first situates the current interest in Africa's rural youth, and the place of this book, within the broader discussion of policy narratives. It then identifies seven narratives about rural youth in sub-Saharan Africa that channel much contemporary policy and development intervention. Following this the argument that runs through the book is outlined. The key conceptual resources that the various chapters draw upon are briefly introduced in the next section. The last section provides a brief summary of each of the subsequent chapters.