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Socially Inclusive Digital Tools for Agriculture

A Way Forward

Increasing numbers of digital tools are available for agriculture that could benefit diverse smallholder farmers in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) by providing services such as technical advice or access to markets and finance. Yet while digital tools have the potential to reach millions of smallholder farmers, most smallholders still lack access to appropriate or relevant digital services. In addition, many digital tools for agriculture have not been designed or used in ways that support the broad inclusion of traditionally underrepresented groups such as smallholder farmers. The purpose of this brief is to identify (1) exemplary tool features and (2) principles for more socially inclusive digital tools. The goal is to improve the inclusiveness of digital tool to benefit smallholder farmers, including the diverse subgroups among them. Inclusive digital tools can be understood within the context of social and digital inclusion, which are often discussed as distinct topics. Social inclusion can be defined as: “the process of improving the terms on which individuals and groups take part in society—improving the ability, opportunity, and dignity of those disadvantaged on the basis of their identity” (World Bank, 2013). Digital inclusion is defined as “the ability of individuals and groups to access and use information and communication technologies. Digital inclusion encompasses not only access to the internet but also the availability of hardware and software; relevant content and services; and training for the digital literacy skills required for effective use of information and communication technologies”

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الناشر: The Agroecological Transitions for Building Resilient, Inclusive, Agricultural and Food Systems (TRANSITIONS) Program
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المؤلف: Kyle M. Dittmer, Eva Wollenberg, Sessie A. Burns
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المنظمة: The Agroecological Transitions for Building Resilient, Inclusive, Agricultural and Food Systems (TRANSITIONS) Program
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السنة: 2022
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النوع: موجز في السياسات/ وثيقة في السياسات
لغة المحتوى: English
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