by Eugenia Sirengo | Jul 28, 2023 | All
The increasing size of Africa’s young, working age population – set to grow 37% by 2030 – holds promise for a major boost in economic productivity and growth known as the demographic dividend. However, the payout will depend on ensuring productive employment for...
by Eugenia Sirengo | Jul 28, 2023 | All
The increasing size of Africa’s young, working age population – set to grow 37% by 2030 – holds promise for a major boost in economic productivity and growth known as the demographic dividend. However, the payout will depend on ensuring productive employment for...
by Eugenia Sirengo | Jul 26, 2023 | All
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. Farmers were asked...
by Eugenia Sirengo | Jul 26, 2023 | All
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....
by Eugenia Sirengo | Jul 26, 2023 | All
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. Farmers were asked about their experience with the company and types of changes...
by Eugenia Sirengo | Jul 26, 2023 | All
Mercy Corps AgriFin and World Bank Kenya partnered with 60 Decibels to assess the impact of the Disruptive Agriculture Technology Partnership (referred to as Partnership)) on the companies in its cohort as well as the end farmers affiliated with these companies....
by Eugenia Sirengo | Jul 18, 2022 | Data & Tech Acceleration, Digital Financial Services, News and Events
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. >Download the PDF version of this...
by Eugenia Sirengo | May 23, 2022 | All
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 0n coffee and tea farmers, while supporting sustainable production and inclusion. >Download the PDF...
by Eugenia Sirengo | Apr 14, 2022 | Digital Financial Services, Women & Youth
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...
by Eugenia Sirengo | Mar 29, 2022 | All, Climate, Data & Tech Acceleration, Digital Financial Services, Distribution Channel Logistics, Farmer Capability & Smart Farming, Market Access, News and Events, Women & Youth
AgriFin’s ecosystem approach facilitates the provision of services to farmers through digital solutions, to improve their productivity, incomes, and livelihoods in Nigeria. We engaged our research partner, Dalberg Advisors to provide an understanding of the digital...
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