Why better intelligence is key to strong agrifood partnerships
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, in collaboration with the University of Minnesota’s GEMS Informatics and the Gates Foundation, recently convened a series of events in Kenya and Ethiopia to introduce the Agrifood Innovation Intelligence (AFII) initiative.
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Why better intelligence is key to strong agrifood partnerships
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, in collaboration with the University of Minnesota’s GEMS Informatics and the Gates Foundation, recently convened a series of events in Kenya and Ethiopia to introduce the Agrifood Innovation Intelligence (AFII) initiative
Strong agrifood innovation depends on well-connected actors. Across Africa, public researchers and private-sector actors are continuously working on promising solutions, yet many opportunities to collaborate and scale impact are missed simply because it is difficult to see who is doing what.
To help bridge this gap, the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, in collaboration with the University of Minnesota’s GEMS Informatics and the Gates Foundation, recently convened a series of events in Kenya and Ethiopia to introduce the Agrifood Innovation Intelligence (AFII) initiative.
AFII uses a machine-learning approach to provide a comprehensive, 360-degree view of private-sector agrifood actors and their innovative activities. By turning complex data into practical insights, the platform is designed to support research, partnership, and scaling decisions for public research institutions, national agricultural research systems, and private-sector stakeholders.