Heike Baumüller
PhD, Senior Researcher, Center for Development Research (ZEF), University of Bonn
PhD, Senior Researcher, Center for Development Research (ZEF), University of Bonn
Biography
Dr Heike Baumüller coordinates ZEF’s Program of Accompanying Research for Agricultural Innovation (PARI). In her research, she focuses on the role of information and communication technologies in increasing the productivity and income of smallholder farmers in Africa. She holds a PhD in Agricultural Sciences from the University of Bonn and a Master of Environmental Studies from Macquarie University, Sydney.
Articles
The impacts of apps are yet to be proven
Rural areas in Africa continue to suffer from poorly developed infrastructure, weak extension services and limited job and income opportunities. Many smallholder farmers face challenges in accessing information on farming methods, weather trends or prices.
Read MoreHome-grown ICT solutions in agriculture come from young entrepreneurs
by Ken Lohento and Heike Baumüller
Young innovators in Africa, the Caribbean, and Pacific region, have recognised the need for creative solutions to raise agricultural productivity and the huge prospective market for their ICT-enabled services in agriculture. Although they still face many challenges, their products have the potential to transform agricultural value chains in developing countries.
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