ICTforAg

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ICTforAg

Network of networks

The main goal of ICTforAg is to foster communities, stimulate meaningful conversations, insights, and collaborations, and increase the participation of collaborators from the developing world. Our aim is to facilitate knowledge exchange, enhance learning, and inspire professionals to develop inclusive and sustainable ICT solutions. We anticipate that local digital ecosystems will be strengthened to invest in and deliver impactful, inclusive, and sustainable ICTforAg solutions and projects. These solutions can drive positive changes in the agri-food sector through digital technology. Join us as we collaborate, learn, and make a lasting impact on the future of agriculture.

Expectations from the collaborators: We expect ICT for Ag collaborators to actively drive innovation, share knowledge, and work together

Incentives: Collaboration in ICT for Ag offers valuable incentives: knowledge sharing facilitates innovative ICTforAg solutions

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Satish Nagaraji

Femi Adekoya

Sherin Maria

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Satish Nagaraji

November 7, 2023

Welcome to ICTforAG community

Femi Adekoya

April 24, 2024

Welcome to the ICTforAg Community on the Learning Network! ? Dear ICTforAg Collaborators, It is with great pleasure that we extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you to our vibrant and dynamic Learning Network platform. As part of this esteemed community, you are joining a global network of passionate individuals dedicated to driving positive change through inclusive and sustainable ICTforAg solutions and projects. Here at ICTforAg, we believe in the power of collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing to transform agri-food systems for a more sustainable and resilient future. Our Learning Network serves as a hub for fostering meaningful connections, exchanging ideas, and accessing valuable resources to advance our shared mission. Whether you are a seasoned expert, an aspiring entrepreneur, a researcher, a student, or simply someone with a keen interest in digital agriculture, you have a vital role to play in shaping the future of our industry. Together, we can harness the potential of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to address key challenges, unlock new opportunities, and create positive impact across the agricultural value chain. As you explore our platform, we encourage you to engage actively with your fellow collaborators/members, participate in discussions, share your insights and experiences, and collaborate on initiatives that align with your interests and expertise. By working together, we can drive innovation, build resilience, and empower communities worldwide. Thank you for being part of the ICTforAg Community on the Learning Network. We look forward to embarking on this exciting journey with you and shaping the future of digital agriculture, one connection at a time. NOTE: You can turn on your notifications not to miss the actions happening on this collaborative space. Click on your profile icon at the top right corner of your device and you can click on "Notification Settings". Warm regards, Femi Adekoya ICTforAg Community Manager

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Sherin Maria

December 20, 2023

What can governments do to reap the benefits of digital technologies for the agriculture sector?

Three key questions highlight the actions needed from governments to ensure the opportunities offered by digital technologies are realised:

First, how can government policies and programmes appropriately facilitate the adoption of digital technologies by the agriculture and food sectors? Policymakers will need to consider potential benefits, costs and risks, and to understand the factors affecting technology uptake so that interventions can be targeted to where there is a market failure, or a public interest.
How can governments make use of digital technologies to design and deliver better agricultural policies? This requires understanding how technology can help in different components of the policy cycle, and may require government bodies to expand their skillsets, invest in technology and training, or partner with other actors (both government and non-government).
How might digital technologies change the roles of government? On the one hand, digital technologies may create new roles or responsibilities for governments, including to enable the digital infrastructure (is there a case for governments to be a provider or a rule maker of new digital infrastructure, and under what circumstances); but on the other hand, if technology can reduce information asymmetries and transactions costs, less government intervention may be needed.

For policymakers, the challenge will be to shape policy and regulatory settings so that they facilitate opportunities offered by digital technologies. At the same time, and not unique to the agriculture sector, digital technologies raise questions about privacy, interoperability, and even potential liability issues, all of which will need careful consideration.

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Sherin Maria

December 20, 2023

Spending on digital transformation technologies and services worldwide from 2017 to 2026

In 2022, spending on digital transformation (DX) is projected to reach 1.6 trillion U.S. dollars. By 2026, global digital transformation spending is forecast to reach 3.4 trillion U.S. dollars.

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ICTforAg

Satish Nagaraji

Femi Adekoya

Sherin Maria

What can governments do to reap the benefits of digital technologies for the agriculture sector?

Three key questions highlight the actions needed from governments to ensure the opportunities offered by digital technologies are realised:

Spending on digital transformation technologies and services worldwide from 2017 to 2026