Making Digital Tools Work for Farmers: Bridging Gender Gaps and Enhancing Livelihoods
Webinar | Online
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Organized by:
IDinsight
About the Event
Digital tools for agriculture (D4AG) are growing across Sub-Saharan Africa, with potential to improve smallholder livelihoods and advance gender equality, yet challenges remain. From Jan–June 2024, IDinsight explored research gaps around D4AG with IDRC, and later, with Care International in Mali, studied the practical example of SIMAGRI—an agricultural digital platform being implemented in Mali—to assess its impact on women and youth. Our session investigates the role of D4AG tools, highlights key findings, and offers practical recommendations to enhance D4AG effectiveness and inclusivity.
Speakers
| Name | Title | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Victoire Lepine | Executive Senior Associate | Victoire Lepine is an IDinsight Senior Associate in Dakar with a focus on agriculture. Previously, she was Innovations Manager at myAgro, leading agtech pilots to boost smallholder farmer income. Her experience includes work with KOIS on One Health initiatives and exploring market access programs. |
| Gallahika Charles | Associate | Gallahika Charles is a Dakar-based Associate specializing in agriculture and gender. She manages projects, including work with cocoa farmers in Ghana and assessing digital tools for farmers in Mali. She also has experience on agricultural value chains and geospatial data for agriculture. |