Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009)

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ICTs in Sustainable Land Management Practices: A Replication Study in Malawi, 2009

Senyamanyama Phiri, Mzuzu University Makwambira Khombe, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) Mpaka Chiyimba, Department of Data Science, Mzuzu University Chinyankhonde Mawikane, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18896266
Published: February 8, 2009

Abstract

ICTs have been identified as influential in promoting sustainable land management practices (SLMPs). In Malawi, SLMP adoption has shown mixed results. The study employed a quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-intervention data collection, utilising a logistic regression model for analysis. A notable increase in farmer participation rate was observed at the 95% confidence interval (CI). ICTs significantly enhanced SLMP uptake among farmers in Malawi, leading to higher soil quality improvements. Further research should explore long-term impacts and scalability of ICT interventions in diverse farming contexts. 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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Senyamanyama Phiri, Makwambira Khombe, Mpaka Chiyimba, Chinyankhonde Mawikane (2009). ICTs in Sustainable Land Management Practices: A Replication Study in Malawi, 2009. African Organizational Communication (Media/Social), Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18896266

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African DevelopmentGeographic Information SystemsParticipatory MappingSustainable Land ManagementRemote SensingFarmer ParticipationSoil Quality Enhancement

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