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We are proud to release the Aggregate Impact Report looking at the second phase of impact partners. 60 Decibels provides data and analysis from four participating partners of the Disruptive Agriculture Technology partnership and the impact they have had on farmers they worked with.

Shamba Pride connects smallholder farmers to technology-powered digishops, providing access to high quality inputs, services and information. 60 Decibels surveyed 277 farmers engaged with Shamba Pride in Kenya to assess their impact.

M-shamba, provides digital learning on agronomy, regenerative agriculture and food safety to farmers through IVR, USSD and 2-way SMS. To gauge the impact M-shamba has had on farmers, 60 Decibels surveyed 265 farmers engaged with M-shamba in Kenya.

Amtech, enables farmers to get credit via their SACCOs and farmer organizations along with linking them to dairy markets and training them on dairy farming. To gauge the impact Amtech has had on farmers, 60 Decibels surveyed 275 farmers engaged with Amtech in Kenya.

Kuza, provides farmers, especially those residing in remote areas, with information and advisory services using village agents. 60 Decibels surveyed 277 farmers engaged with Kuza in Kenya to assess their impact.

Mercy Corps AgriFin and World Bank Kenya partnered with 60 Decibels to assess the impact of the Disruptive Agriculture Technology Partnership on the companies in its cohort as well as the end farmers affiliated with these companies.

Mercy Corps AgriFin, The World Bank and Dalberg conducted research with the aim to understand how partnership engagements for technology platforms can be effectively forged and managed to create mutually beneficial partnerships.

The Starbucks Foundation and AgriFin engaged Producers Direct, Busara, and other partners to understand how to raise awareness to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on coffee and tea farmers, while supporting sustainable production and inclusion.

Alternative credit scoring methods are gaining traction as a means of reducing barriers to financial inclusion. Social Lender in Nigeria offers digital financial services based on social reputation. We reviewed the effectiveness in predicting borrowers’ ability and willingness to repay loans.