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Mechanization, digitalization, and rural youth-stakeholder perceptions on three mega-topics for agricultural transformation in four African countries

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Title Mechanization, digitalization, and rural youth-stakeholder perceptions on three mega-topics for agricultural transformation in four African countries
 
Creator Daum, Thomas
Adegbola, Patrice Ygue
Adegbola, Carine
Daudu, Christogonus
Issa, Fadullah
Kamau, Geoffrey
Kergna, Alpha Oumar
Mose, Lawrence
Ndirpaya, Yarama
Fatunbi, Oluwole
Zossou, Roch
Kirui, Oliver
Birner, Regina
 
Subject mechanization
technology
rural youth
agricultural transformation
policies
risks
stakeholders
animal traction
data sovereignty
gender
age
education
agriculture
tractors
 
Description Mechanization, digitalization, and rural youth engagement are central to African agricultural transformation. Each of these topics is associated with debates on opportunities, risks, and appropriate policy actions, which become visible in international research discourses and policy fora. In contrast, little is known about the viewpoints of national stakeholders. This paper explores the viewpoints of 195 respondents from different stakeholders categories in Benin, Kenya, Nigeria, and Mali. The results reveal hitherto neglected aspects, e.g., the role of animal traction, the continued appeal of state-led mechanization, and data sovereignty concerns. Gender, age, and education influence the viewpoints on some topics. Paying attention to local stakeholders can help to choose and design the most promising policies/programs and ensure their implementation on the ground.
 
Date 2022-03-30
2022-12-20T15:12:24Z
2022-12-20T15:12:24Z
 
Type Journal Article
 
Identifier Daum, Thomas; Adegbola, Patrice Ygue; Adegbola, Carine; Daudu, Christogonus; Issa, Fadlullah; Kamau, Geoffrey; Kergna, Alpha Oumar; Mose, Lawrence; Ndirpaya, Yarama; Fatunbi, Oluwole; Zossou, Roch; Kirui, Oliver and Birner, Regina. 2022. Mechanization, digitalization, and rural youth-stakeholder perceptions on three mega-topics for agricultural transformation in four African countries. Global Food Security 32:100616. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gfs.2022.100616
2211-9124
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/126125
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gfs.2022.100616
 
Language en
 
Rights CC-BY-NC-ND-4.0
Open Access
 
Source Global Food Security