In the framework of the WSIS 2016 Forum, Benjamin K Addom, PhD ICT4D Programme Coordinator, CTA gave a presentation on CTA Apps4Ag Database being developed, A Comprehensive, Up-to-date, and “Living” database of ICT solutions for agriculture mapped along a value chain framework. apps4ag.info

1. Apps4Ag Database – Harnessing
ICT Solutions for Agriculture
Benjamin K Addom, PhD
ICT4D Programme Coordinator, CTA
WSIS, Geneva Switzerland
02– 06 May 2016

2. A joint international
institution of the
African, Caribbean and
Pacific (ACP) Group of
States and the
European Union
CTA’s mission is to
advance food and
nutrition security,
increase prosperity
and encourage sound
natural resources
management in
ACP countries
It facilitates information
and knowledge sharing,
supports multi-
stakeholder policy
dialogue and
strengthens the capacity
of agricultural and rural
development
institutions and
communities
The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural
Cooperation (CTA), The Netherlands

3. Cross-cutting themes:
Three Strategic Goals of CTA
3
Youth
and
Gender
SG 1:
Development of
profitable
smallholder
value chains
SG 2:
Support the development and
implementation of
conducive agricultural
policies and regulatory
frameworks
SG 3:
Enhance capacity of
stakeholders in
information and
knowledge
management

4. 4
A Comprehensive, Up-to-date, and
“Living” database of ICT solutions for
agriculture mapped along a value
chain framework
Why the Database?
First Reason
Second Reason

5. 1: PRE-PRODUCTION INFORMATION
1.1 Planning & Decision Making
1.2 Crop & Land Selection
1.3 Land Preparation & Sowing
1.4 Inputs Access
1.5 Weather/Water/Soil Management
2: PRODUCTION INFORMATION
2.1 Input Management & Use
2.2 Weather/Water/Soil Management
2.3 Pest & Disease Management
2.4 Produce Harvesting (how to, when to, etc)
3: POSTHARVEST INFORMATION
3.1 Produce Handling (drying, sorting, etc)
3.2 Produce Marketing (retail/wholesale)
3.3 Transportation & Trucking
3.4 Processing & Packaging
3.5 Storage of Produce
3.6 Traceability & Tracking
3.7 Weather/Water Management
Mapping ICT Solutions onto a Value Chain Framework5:FINANCEINFORMATION
5.1CreditServices
5.2SavingsServices
5.3PaymentServices
5.4InsuranceServices
4:DATA&CLIMATEINFORMATION
4.1DataCollection
4.2ClimateAdaptation
4.3ClimateMitigation
4.4Weather/Water/SoilManagement
4.5InputManagement&Use
4.6Pest&DiseasesManagement
6:COLLABORATION&NETWORKING
6.1Socialnetworking,
6.2CommunityBuilding
6.3Geo-LocatingActors.

6. 6
Apps Details
Business Technology People
Description
Business Model Contact Details

7. 7
Filters for Search
Business
Technology
People

8. 8
Apps Display

9. 9
New Apps, Popular App, Featured

10. The Business Approach
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1. Free Unregistered Users
2. Free Registered Users
4. Application Developers
3. Paid Registered Users

11. 11
Apps4Ag Usability & Functionality Framework

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CTA operates under the framework of the Cotonou Agreement and is funded by the EU
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13. Some ICT4Ag Resources @ CTA
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http://publications.cta.int/en/
1. Lessons for sustainability: Failing to Scale ICT4Ag Enabled Services (to be
released on 05/05/2016)
2. Innovate for Agriculture: Young ICT Entrepreneurs Addressing Challenges and
Transforming Agriculture
3. Mobile payments: How digital finance is transforming agriculture
4. ICTs for Agriculture: Making it Happen
5. Embracing Web 2.0 and social media: A life-changing pathway for agricultural
development actors
6. Drones for Agriculture – ICT Update Magazine
7. More than mobiles – ICT Update Magazine
8. Data Revolution for Agriculture – ICT Update Magazine