Status Of Digital Agriculture In 47 Sub Saharan African Countries

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,International Telecommunication Union
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789251354537

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Status of digital agriculture in 47 sub-Saharan African countries by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,International Telecommunication Union Pdf

Sub-Saharan Africa is uniquely positioned significantly increase its current agricultural productivity to lift the region’s more than 400 million people out of extreme poverty and improve the livelihood of approximately 250 million smallholder farmers and pastoralists in the region. To achieve that, substantive digital transformation of the agriculture sector is required through improved infrastructure and increased access to and use of digital technologies for agriculture. To improve the current understanding of sub-Saharan Africa’s digital agriculture landscape, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) undertook this study in 47 countries. The report is composed of 47 desk-based country case studies against six thematic focal areas, the aim of which is to present a snapshot of the status of digital agriculture in each country. This is followed by highlights of the main findings of the analysis of the country profiles with suggested steps for future action. The findings of the study are presented to FAO and ITU Member States, as well as all relevant stakeholders with the purpose of advancing and supporting investment in digital transformation of the agricultural sector in sub-Saharan Africa.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2024-03-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251386095

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Digital agriculture in FAO projects in sub-Saharan Africa by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is spearheading efforts to leverage digitalization for sustainable agrifood systems. This publication provides a roadmap for accelerating the adoption of impactful digital solutions across the Africa region. With Wageningen University and Research (WUR), the publication offers an in-depth exploration of the current landscape of FAO’s digital agriculture interventions across sub-Saharan Africa, dissecting key projects and their impact on crop production, risk reduction, and value chain enhancement. Through an extensive survey and analysis of 72 projects spanning various agricultural subsectors, the publication sheds light on the prevalence of digital tools in enhancing crop production and livestock management, and on the disparities in digital adoption across different subregions. The publication underscores the critical role of digital literacy and infrastructure in driving the success of digital agriculture initiatives, emphasizing the imperative of inclusivity. It also highlights the need for fostering awareness, building capacity, and advocating for improved digital access and governance to unlock the full potential of digital solutions for Africa. Among the key findings are the predominant use of simpler digital technologies such as mobile applications and SMS services, signalling the importance of user-friendly solutions tailored to the needs of farmers. However, it also underscores the necessity of embracing more advanced technologies to address complex challenges such as climate resilience and supply chain management.

Author : Jeehye Kim,Parmesh Shah,Joanne Catherine Gaskell,Ashesh Prasann
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781464815225

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Scaling Up Disruptive Agricultural Technologies in Africa by Jeehye Kim,Parmesh Shah,Joanne Catherine Gaskell,Ashesh Prasann Pdf

This study—which includes a pilot intervention in Kenya—aims to further the state of knowledge about the emerging trend of disruptive agricultural technologies (DATs) in Africa, with a focus on supply-side dynamics. The first part of the study is a stocktaking analysis to assess the number, scope, trend, and characteristics of scalable disruptive technology innovators in agriculture in Africa. From a database of 434 existing DAT operations, the analysis identified 194 as scalable. The second part of the study is a comparative case study of Africa’s two most successful DAT ecosystems in Kenya and Nigeria, which together account for half of Sub-Saharan Africa’s active DATs. The objective of these two case studies is to understand the successes, challenges, and opportunities faced by each country in fostering a conducive innovation ecosystem for scaling up DATs. The case study analysis focuses on six dimensions of the innovation ecosystem in Kenya and Nigeria: finance, regulatory environment, culture, density, human capital, and infrastructure. The third part of the study is based on the interactions and learnings from a pilot event to boost the innovation ecosystem in Kenya. The Disruptive Agricultural Technology Innovation Knowledge and Challenge Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, brought together more than 300 key stakeholders from large technology companies, agribusiness companies, and public agencies; government representatives and experts from research and academic institutions; and representatives from financial institutions, foundations, donors, and venture capitalists. Scaling Up Disruptive Agricultural Technologies in Africa concludes by establishing that DATs are demonstrating early indications of a positive impact in addressing food system constraints. It offers potential entry points and policy recommendations to facilitate the broader adoption of DATs and improve the overall food system.

Author : Tsan, Michael,Totapally, Swetha,Hailu, Michael,Addom, Benjamin K.
Publisher : CTA
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789290816577

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The Digitalisation of African Agriculture Report 2018–2019 by Tsan, Michael,Totapally, Swetha,Hailu, Michael,Addom, Benjamin K. Pdf

An inclusive, digitally-enabled agricultural transformation could help achieve meaningful livelihood improvements for Africa’s smallholder farmers and pastoralists. It could drive greater engagement in agriculture from women and youth and create employment opportunities along the value chain. At CTA we staked a claim on this power of digitalisation to more systematically transform agriculture early on. Digitalisation, focusing on not individual ICTs but the application of these technologies to entire value chains, is a theme that cuts across all of our work. In youth entrepreneurship, we are fostering a new breed of young ICT ‘agripreneurs’. In climate-smart agriculture multiple projects provide information that can help towards building resilience for smallholder farmers. And in women empowerment we are supporting digital platforms to drive greater inclusion for women entrepreneurs in agricultural value chains.

Author : Alejandro Nin Pratt and Bingxin Yu
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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An Updated Look at the Recovery of Agricultural Productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa by Alejandro Nin Pratt and Bingxin Yu Pdf

Author : Awudu Abdulai,Christopher L. Delgado
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0896293335

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Re-establishing Agriculture as a Priority for Development Policy in Sub-Saharan Africa by Awudu Abdulai,Christopher L. Delgado Pdf

Prerequisites and priorities for sustainable economic development. The impact of changing export sector incomes on local rurl economies in Sub-Saharan Africa. Macroeconomic policies and the contribution of agriculture to regional economic development. The Uruguay round agreement on agriculture and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Author : Xinshen Diao
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105123324696

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The Role of Agriculture in Development by Xinshen Diao Pdf

Changes in the global environment have led some to question whether the conventional wisdom on the role of agriculture in economic development is still relevant to Africa today. This report critically examines the literature on this issue, taking both the conventional and skeptical views into account. It complements this review with case studies of five African countries. The findings indicate that agricultural growth will play an essential role in promoting overall economic growth and reducing poverty in most of Africa's agrarian-based economies. This holds true even for countries that have the potential for industrial growth driven by natural resources. The results also show that only smallholder food-staple and livestock production can generate broadbased agricultural growth. By demonstrating that Africa's agricultural and food subsector cannot be bypassed, this report contributes to an important ongoing debate in development studies.

Author : Aruna Bagchee
Publisher : Washington, D.C. : World Bank
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : STANFORD:36105021473801

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Agricultural Extension in Africa by Aruna Bagchee Pdf

Author : Igor Ilin,Mariana Mateeva Petrova,Tatiana Kudryavtseva
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 1031 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2023-06-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783031327193

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Digital Transformation on Manufacturing, Infrastructure & Service by Igor Ilin,Mariana Mateeva Petrova,Tatiana Kudryavtseva Pdf

This book contains theoretical, econometric, experimental, and policy-oriented contributions of the DTMIS conference participants. Every year the DTMIS conference brings together experts from academia and industry to uncover the challenges and solutions to ensuring digital transformation on manufacturing, infrastructure, and service. The DTMIS proceedings is distinguished by the fact that it contains works not only by scientists, but also by practitioners in the industry, and, of course, their collaboration works are of particular and undeniable value. This book is useful for experienced scientists and practitioners who seek to find something new for themselves and apply it in their work, as well as for students at the beginning of their scientific activity.

Author : Crumpler, K., Gagliardi, G., Otieno, Z., Dino Radin, M., Berrahmouni, N., Federici, S., Dasgupta, S., Buto, O., Toepper, J., Bloise, M., Salvatore, M., Meybeck, A., Wolf, J., Bernoux, M.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2022-06-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789251364925

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Regional analysis of the nationally determined contributions in sub-Saharan Africa by Crumpler, K., Gagliardi, G., Otieno, Z., Dino Radin, M., Berrahmouni, N., Federici, S., Dasgupta, S., Buto, O., Toepper, J., Bloise, M., Salvatore, M., Meybeck, A., Wolf, J., Bernoux, M. Pdf

This report provides a unique, sector-specific synthesis of the nationally determined contributions (NDCs) submitted by countries in sub-Saharan Africa. It summarizes the substantial contributions already put forward by countries, opportunities for further action, and the gaps, barriers, and needs that will need to be addressed if the agriculture and land-use sectors in sub-Saharan Africa are to raise mitigation and adaptation ambitions. The findings of this report will help FAO Members to reflect on their progress in advancing toward NDC implementation of their agriculture and land-use priorities, as well as illustrate potential areas for enhancing mitigation and adaptation ambition in future NDCs. The analysis also helps to clarify the links between the NDCs from the region and the 2030 Agenda and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR). Finally, the report serves as a guide to FAO, and other organizations in the region, to design targeted, evidenced-based support programmes that support Member Countries to fill current implementation gaps and scale up climate action in the agriculture and land-use sectors.

Author : Leon Mwamba Tshimpaka
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031579929

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Africa-EU Relations and the African Continental Free Trade Area by Leon Mwamba Tshimpaka Pdf

Author : Richard Musabe,John Sören Pettersson
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2024-04-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781036402594

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Imaging and Assessing Mobile Technology for Development by Richard Musabe,John Sören Pettersson Pdf

Imaging and assessing mobile technology for development (M4D) means understanding the use of appropriate technologies and services, and how they directly or indirectly address socio-economic challenges. This book adopts various perspectives to identify the obstacles to affordable digital technologies in order to enable, enhance, and effect development. The book plays on the tension between success reports and optimistic projections, on one hand, and empirical evidence of technological belly splash, on the other hand. The areas covered include infusion of service education in computing education, the Rwandan establishment of African Centres of Excellence to promote the development of appropriate technology, the metaverse’s realisation in a mobile network-enabled “metaversity”, and difficulties detected when evaluating digitisation of distance learning, students’ security awareness, dissemination of agricultural information, and mobile payment. The decolonisation of community-based media and attempts to step outside the mobile network and Internet are also covered.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251359624

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FAO publications catalogue 2022 by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

This catalogue aims to improve the dissemination and outreach of FAO’s knowledge products and overall publishing programme. By providing information on its key publications in every area of FAO’s work, and catering to a range of audiences, it thereby contributes to all organizational outcomes. From statistical analysis to specialized manuals to children’s books, FAO publications cater to a diverse range of audiences. This catalogue presents a selection of FAO’s main publications, produced in 2021 or earlier, ranging from its global reports and general interest publications to numerous specialized titles. In addition to the major themes of agriculture, forestry and fisheries, it also includes thematic sections on climate change, economic and social development, and food safety and nutrition

Author : Antonino Galati
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031457425

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Agribusiness Innovation and Contextual Evolution, Volume II by Antonino Galati Pdf

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789251360439

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The State of Food and Agriculture 2022 by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

Automation has been shaping world agriculture since the early twentieth century. Motorized mechanization has brought significant benefits in terms of improved productivity, reduced drudgery and more efficient allocation of labour, but also some negative environmental impacts. More recently, a new generation of digital agricultural automation technologies has appeared, with the potential to further enhance productivity, as well as resilience, while also addressing the environmental sustainability challenges driven by past mechanization. The State of Food and Agriculture 2022 looks into the drivers of agricultural automation, including the more recent digital technologies. Based on 27 case studies, the report analyses the business case for adoption of digital automation technologies in different agricultural production systems across the world. It identifies several barriers preventing inclusive adoption of these technologies, particularly by small-scale producers. Key barriers are low digital literacy and lack of an enabling infrastructure, such as connectivity and access to electricity, in addition to financial constraints. Based on the analysis, the publication suggests policies to ensure that disadvantaged groups in developing regions can benefit from agricultural automation and that automation contributes to sustainable and resilient agrifood systems.