May 28-30, 2024

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May 28-30, 2024

Localizing ICT: Empowering and Engaging Small-Scale Producers in the Global South

2024-05-28T08:00:56-06:00

ICTforAg 2024 and Washington, D.C.

Many systemic challenges hinder the localization of ICT to revolutionize agriculture in the global South. Inadequate infrastructure limits access to digital resources and services. Data and tools that power AI often fail to accurately represent the specific contexts of local agrifood systems. Gender gaps in the ownership and usage of digital tools exacerbate these challenges. Language barriers also present significant obstacles, as local languages are frequently underrepresented in ICT tools. This session will explore how diverse stakeholders—including development agencies, research institutions, innovation accelerators, and non-profit organizations—are collaborating to tackle these issues and evaluate the effectiveness of various approaches.