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The #GSMA report provides tremendous insights into use cases where AI will add socio-economic growth in Africa: #Agriculture, #Climate and #Energy. These use cases are pillars of Veea's Edge Platform as we instantiate deployments for small holder farms in #underserved and #unserved areas - and a backbone of our recent announcement for engagement in Africa. https://lnkd.in/gPzqNKBT

AI is making significant strides across Africa, with 49% of applications enhancing agriculture, 26% driving climate action, and 24% improving energy systems. The GSMA reports that AI-powered digital advisory services provide farmers with data-driven insights, helping them adopt climate-smart practices and boost productivity. In the energy sector, AI is revolutionizing both on-grid and off-grid systems through predictive maintenance, smart energy management, and energy access assessments, ensuring reliable services in energy-scarce areas. Moreover, advanced remote sensing and satellite imagery enable AI to play a crucial role in natural resource management, biodiversity monitoring, and wildlife protection. Read the full article below 👇🏿 #AI #africa #agriculture #energy #aiinafrica #africa #techafrica

AI is projected to add a staggering $2.9 trillion to Africa's economy by 2030, increasing the annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth by three percent. Despite Africa's immense potential, it currently represents only 2.5% of the global AI market, underscoring the need for increased investment and development in this field. https://lnkd.in/dxDfPbq9

As AI and engineering continue to advance globally, Africa is emerging as a key player in harnessing this technology to drive meaningful change. From smart infrastructure to renewable energy solutions, the possibilities are endless. One area I’m particularly passionate about is how AI can revolutionize agriculture and energy. In a continent where over 60% of the population relies on farming, integrating AI into precision agriculture can optimize yields, reduce waste, and improve food security. Coupled with solar energy innovations, we can create sustainable models for rural electrification, reducing the energy deficit in remote areas. During my time working on solar-powered smart bins and engaging with tech startups, I’ve seen firsthand how local solutions can address real-world challenges. The potential of AI in healthcare is equally transformative, allowing remote diagnostics and improving access to quality care in under-resourced regions. The future of Africa is bright, and it's driven by our ability to leverage cutting-edge technologies. Whether it's building smarter cities or deploying AI-driven systems, we have the talent and creativity to unlock Africa’s full potential. What are your thoughts on AI’s role in shaping Africa’s future? How do you see engineering innovations contributing to this journey? #AI #Engineering #Sustainability #AfricaTech #Innovation #RenewableEnergy #TechForGood

#Unlocking Agricultural Growth: AI and Infrastructure for a Thriving Future 🌲 #AgTech (#AgricultureTechnology) I am sharing my developed #framework_concept based on CSF ( #Critical_Sucess_Factors) througth the study results that indicate a mixed level of #AI_integration in Libyan #agriculture, with room for #improvement. Limited #utilization of technology techniques presents an opportunity for exploring #AI_based technology and applications benefits in #optimizing_agricultural processes. an #Efforts are needed to positivlly #leverage AI's potential for sustainable agriculture, addressing challenges and fostering collaborative #frameworks. The low use of AI tools in agriculture suggests room for #growth. Challenges like internet access and sensor networks need to be addressed. The study proposes training #stakeholders on AI benefits and improving infrastructure to unlock this potential. #DigitalTransformation #OptimizingAgriculture #SmartFarming #DataDrivenFarming #Collaboration #Innovation #InfrastructureDevelopment #TrainingandDevelopment #Upskilling

Congratulations galore to our #DFATBpp partnership between Gold Standard, International Rice Research Institute and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for launching a groundbreaking report that explores how AI has the potential to significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of sustainable rice projects. The partnership, which aims to scale carbon market access for sustainable rice producers in Vietnam, engaged Mantle Labs, a leading UK-based remote sensing and AI technology company, to produce the report. Insights include: 🚀 Enhanced accuracy: AI and remote sensing technologies are setting new standards in monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV). The report highlights how these technologies can deliver orders of magnitude higher accuracy compared to traditional methods. 💡 Cost efficiency: by automating complex tasks like acreage verification, drainage practice analysis, and field stratification, AI significantly reduces costs and increases scalability for sustainable rice projects.   🌿 Real-world impact: the report featured a case study from Dong Thap Province in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta which demonstrated AI’s ability to streamline processes and achieve high accuracy, proving its transformative potential. Check out the report here: https://lnkd.in/gPA3FmZs Learn more about the partnership: https://lnkd.in/eeGytUDs

🇻🇳 Vietnam’s One Million Hectares program goes digital! Rice production offers the greatest potential to reduce our carbon footprint. Add in low-emission tech and digital tools, and the mitigation potential shoots up to 65%. During the recent consultations between IRRI and the Vietnam agri department, IRRI proposes adding Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV)-supportive digital tools: 🌱 GHG computation engine (RiceGEM) 📊 data monitoring in commune scale (RiceMoRe) 💻 data monitoring in field scale (FarMoRe) 📈 rice growth and GHG simulation model (Oryza) All of these tools can help in achieving Vietnam's net-zero emissions by 2050. IRRI also signals the integration of remote sensing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI) in the next phase of the program. Read more here: https://bit.ly/442e5Cx #DigitalAgriculture #RiceScience #Agriculture #ClimateChange #GHGMitigation

To me, though not a rice expert but engaged in cereal-legume cropping system, crop diversification in rice-rice ecosystem, the priority lies in sustainable production system through judicious uses of natural resources, move towards aerobic rice and reduce dependency on chemical fertilisers and pesticides. This should substantially reduce methane, carbon footprints despite rice intensification program essential to ensure food security. My thoughts on the subject: Should IRRI-SARC India put emphasis on ecologically sustainable cereal production by introducing food legumes in rice-rice system, more so when India is highly deficient in pulses and edible oils, resorting to huge imports? https://lnkd.in/gt_25kSz The pertinent question: Should India opt for a change in policy or continue to do as usual at huge ecological cost? It may not be out of scope to mention and suggest transformation of rice crop to C4 photosynthetic pathways, that could increase productivity close to 50%, theoretically. Our recent paper on the use of digital tools to promote climate-resilient agricultural practices: ‘The impact of climate change on Indian agriculture and food security during the next decade, as well as the relevance of Carbon sequestration programs’ Shravani Basu, PhD | Apr 17, 2023 https://lnkd.in/djcXpPgk #CGIAR #IRRI #ICRISAT #ICARDA #CIMMYT #ICAR #FAO #ADB #WorldBank Dr. M S Basu, MD SBSF Consultancy. Formerly, Director ICAR; Visiting Scientist ICRISAT; UNIDO International Consultant on Aflatoxin (Africa) & Independent Consultant NAIP (ICAR) Funded by World Bank. muktisadhan@gmail.com

what am i expect from AI I'm curious about how AI is being tailored to address specific challenges in Africa, like healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure. Exploring how these solutions are being implemented and their impact on communities could reveal fascinating insights into the future of AI on the continent.I'm particularly eager to learn about the innovative ways AI is being used to overcome infrastructure limitations, such as in remote areas where access to traditional services is limited. Additionally, exploring how AI-powered tools are empowering local communities and businesses to thrive in diverse economic landscapes is intriguing.I'm also intrigued by the potential of AI to promote sustainable development in Africa, such as through environmental monitoring, conservation efforts, and renewable energy initiatives. Understanding how AI can contribute to long-term ecological balance while supporting economic growth is an area I'm keen to explore further. #aice #aiced2024 #alx_ai

🌱 To foster sustainable agriculture, we must harness the speed of technological advancement. 🌐 Embracing innovative solutions has the first foot to elevate the agricultural landscape but also contribute to a more sustainable future. "In a world increasingly prone to natural disasters resulting from climate change, if Africa does not devise methods to adapt its agricultural processes to climate change, it will likely face 22% yield losses by 2050 further accentuating the existing problem of food security. The AU also estimates that hunger costs African countries between 1.9% and 16.5% of their GDP. One sector that demonstrates the immense potential for AI applicability in Africa is the agricultural sector." Denoted Dr. Youssef Travely, in the Next Einstein Forum. While we experience evolution in tech, we believe cracking the challenge of applying text data in local languages for interactive voice response for farmer education can boost interactions with digital tools. See what AI in Agriculture can do 👉 📸. Source: Fastagger #PartnersAgainstHunger #DigitalAgricultureAfrica #YourFarmersGuardian