One of the key success factors in any commercial partnership is to understand the business of your partners. We have been fortunate that we have partners that are both open and willing to share the challenges and opportunities they face in building their businesses as well as practicing clear communication that results in a strong …
Our early stage field registration saw 30% sign ups coming from women. This is very encouraging as currently women are more likely to be denied access to agricultural services including inputs and finance. Although there is still some gender bias towards access to mobile phones (women are 10% less likely to own a phone), access is improving …
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In Itete, situated in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania, farmers queued to register for our new app, Ubia Soko. We've been delighted with the turnout, and many farmers were keen to start using AgriInsight technology. What is Ubia Soko? Here is Ali Chikomela, who travelled by bicycle to register. Ali is part of the Mbaraji …
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We recognise the importance of mainstreaming gender equality and social inclusion in our work. Research shows that involving women in agriculture creates more stable supply chains in addition to increased productivity and higher product quality. The gender gap in bank account use is currently about 10-15%, however the gap is being reversed in mobile money accounts, …
