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Mobile Technology in Agricultural Extension Services Across Burkina Faso: A Comparative Analysis

Kafué Ouédraogo, Department of Agricultural Economics, Official University of Bobo-Dioulasso Modibo Compaore, International Institute for Water and Environmental Engineering (2iE) Akoné Traoré, Joseph Ki-Zerbo University, Ouagadougou Soumanou Yébé, Official University of Bobo-Dioulasso
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18741559
Published: December 4, 2002

Abstract

Agriculture in Burkina Faso faces challenges such as low productivity and limited access to information. Survey data from three regions were analysed using descriptive statistics and inferential testing with a confidence level of 95%. SMS-based interventions showed a significant improvement in farmers' knowledge (p < 0.01) compared to voice call-only services, with an average increase of 27% in adoption rates. Mobile technology enhances agricultural extension but SMS outperforms voice calls, particularly in terms of knowledge dissemination and farmer engagement. Implement mixed methods for better impact and consider pilot projects in diverse regions to validate the findings. Agricultural Extension, Mobile Technology, Burkina Faso, Knowledge Dissemination The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.

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Kafué Ouédraogo, Modibo Compaore, Akoné Traoré, Soumanou Yébé (2002). Mobile Technology in Agricultural Extension Services Across Burkina Faso: A Comparative Analysis. African Aquatic Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18741559

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African geographymobile phone applicationsextension servicesparticipatory researchagribusinessGISdata analytics

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