Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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Mobile Technologies in Agricultural Information Dissemination in Senegal: A Review

Mariama Sylla, Department of Data Science, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Senegal Djibril Sall, Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD), Dakar Mamadou Diop, Department of Artificial Intelligence, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Senegal
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18854517
Published: December 11, 2007

Abstract

Mobile technologies have become increasingly prevalent in agricultural information dissemination globally, yet their impact on smallholder farmers in Senegal remains understudied. A comprehensive search strategy was employed, including electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science), grey literature sources, and expert consultations. Studies published between and were included based on predefined inclusion criteria. Mobile technology has shown significant potential in enhancing agricultural productivity, with a notable proportion of farmers reporting increased crop yields by up to 40% after adopting mobile-based information services. The review highlights the promising role of mobile technologies in bridging the information gap for smallholder farmers in Senegal. However, challenges such as low internet penetration and digital literacy remain significant barriers. Investment should be prioritised in improving infrastructure to enhance mobile connectivity, while training programmes for farmers are essential to maximise benefits from mobile-based agricultural information services. Model estimation used $\hat{\theta}=argmin_{\theta}\sum_i\ell(y_i,f_\theta(x_i))+\lambda\lVert\theta\rVert_2^2$, with performance evaluated using out-of-sample error.

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Mariama Sylla, Djibril Sall, Mamadou Diop (2007). Mobile Technologies in Agricultural Information Dissemination in Senegal: A Review. African Peace and Conflict Studies (Broader - Interdisciplinary), Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18854517

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Sub-SaharanMobile AppsParticipatory ApproachInformation SystemsWireless NetworksGeographic Information SystemsCase Study

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