Overview

Innovation in Development Finance Operations:
Digital Technologies to Improve Food Security Outcomes

OPEC Fund HQ, Vienna Austria

November 25-26, 2024

Day 1 - November 25

Case Study on a Successful Digital Agriculture Initiative

Mateo Klemmayer. Co-Founder, Co-CEO, ChipChip (1 and 1 A)
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Harnessing Innovations in Digital Agriculture for Scalable Solutions

The experience of Digital Transformation in Kenyan Agricultural ecosystem
Boniface Akuku, Digital Development Specialist and Advisor, WB and Alliance of Bioversity International
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Frontier Technologies and Innovation Ecosystems
Zaki Khoury, Senior Digital Development Specialist, World Bank’ Digital Development Global Practice/Task Leader of the Korea Digital Development Program.
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The role of digital innovation in agriculture to improve access to finance for smallholders
Albert Boogaard, Head Smallholder Solutions, Rabo Partnerships
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The Potential of Vertical Wheat Farming for Food Security
Senthold Asseng, Professor & Chair Digital Agriculture, Director, World Agricultural Systems Center, Technical University Munich
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Case Study on a Successful Digital Agriculture Initiative

Graham Benton, FRESH Networks
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Day 2 – November 26

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How Technological Development is Shaping the Agricultural Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities

Digital Agriculture in Europe and Central Asia: Insights into key drivers, barriers and digital agriculture development initiatives
Daniela DiGianantonio, Head of Digital Agriculture, FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia
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How Technological development is shaping the agricultural landscape: Challenges and opportunities- ‘’How Can Agricultural Technology Help Farmers in IsDB MCs’’?
Nizar Zaied, Manager, Agriculture and Water Resources Division, The Islamic Development Bank
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Unlocking and de-risking finance for smallholders: Examples from Africa
Ani Ghosh, Senior Scientist, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
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Case Studies on a Successful Digital Agriculture Initiative

Samuel Muyita, Karpolax
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Future Trends in Digital Agriculture

Fostering Public-Private Partnerships for Scaling Digital Technologies in Food Systems
Srikanth Rupavatharam PhD, Head, Innovations Hub, Senior Scientist (Digital Agriculture), Global Research Program on Resilient Farm and Food Systems, ICRISAT
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Shreejit Borthakur
Lead – Agritech, Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution India
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Enhancing Value Chains Through Digital Agriculture
Nixon Mageka Gecheo, Senior Digital Officer, AGRF
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Public Sector Knowledge Series

In our ever-changing world, access to cutting-edge innovation and knowledge for development is more critical than ever.. While financing is vital, making a long-lasting impact also requires the creation of an environment where development solutions are informed by the best analysis and information.

To strengthen its reputation as a knowledge broker, the OPEC Fund has launched the Knowledge Series, a sequence of events, publications and other engagements and outputs. The Knowledge Series will explore innovation systems and their application, drawing on input from external partners and internal stakeholders across the OPEC Fund.

This web space will keep you informed about the latest developments and announcements. It will also serve as a repository for reports, presentations, videos and information sharing.