Mobile Phones and Development in Africa: Does the Evidence Meet the Hype?
November 14, 2023
In 2026, AgroSfer is organising a webinar on the digitalisation of agricultural sectors in Africa, focusing on issues related to the strategic use and exploitation of data within value chains. This seminar aims to stimulate discussion on the conditions under which digital tools can effectively contribute to the management of agricultural sectors and decision-making.
Thursday, 12 March | 3:00 p.m. (GMT)
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In this context, Joël Cariolle will shed light on the contribution of mobile connectivity to the integration of agricultural markets in West Africa.
A research officer at FERDI, Joël Cariolle’s work focuses on digital issues in sub-Saharan Africa and other developing regions. He is the co-author, with J. Aker, of the book Mobile Phones and Development in Africa: Does the Evidence Meet the Hype? (Palgrave Studies in Agricultural Economics and Food Policy, Springer Nature).
The webinar is organised in partnership with Africa Mutandi, a media focused on CSR and SDGs in Africa.
