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    Scaling Up Disruptive Agricultural Technologies in Africa
    Scaling Up Disruptive Agricultural Technologies in Africa
    Scaling Up Disruptive Agricultural Technologies in Africa
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    Scaling Up Disruptive Agricultural Technologies in Africa

    By Jeehye Kim;Parmesh Shah;Joanne Catherine Gaskell;Ashesh Prasann;Akanksha Luthra

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    This study—which includes a pilot intervention in Kenya—aims to further
    the state of knowledge about the emerging trend of disruptive
    agricultural technologies (DATs) in Africa, with a focus on supply-side
    dynamics. The first part of the study is a stocktaking analysis to assess the
    number, scope, trend, and characteristics of scalable disruptive technology
    innovators in agriculture in Africa. From a database of 434 existing DAT
    operations, the analysis identified 194 as scalable.
    The second part of the study is a comparative case study of Africa’s two
    most successful DAT ecosystems in Kenya and Nigeria, which together
    account for half of Sub-Saharan Africa’s active DATs. The objective of these
    two case studies is to understand the successes, challenges, and
    opportunities faced by each country in fostering a conducive innovation
    ecosystem for scaling up DATs. The case study analysis focuses on six
    dimensions of the innovation ecosystem in Kenya and Nigeria: finance,
    regulatory environment, culture, density, human capital, and infrastructure.
    The third part of the study is based on the interactions and learnings from
    a pilot event to boost the innovation ecosystem in Kenya. The Disruptive
    Agricultural Technology Innovation Knowledge and Challenge Conference in
    Nairobi, Kenya, brought together more than 300 key stakeholders from large
    technology companies, agribusiness companies, and public agencies;
    government representatives and experts from research and academic
    institutions; and representatives from financial institutions, foundations,
    donors, and venture capitalists.
    Scaling Up Disruptive Agricultural Technologies in Africa concludes by
    establishing that DATs are demonstrating early indications of a positive
    impact in addressing food system constraints. It offers potential entry points
    and policy recommendations to facilitate the broader adoption of DATs and
    improve the overall food system.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWorld Bank Publications
    Release dateJul 16, 2020
    ISBN9781464815225
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