Agridi

02/03/2026

The Strategic Coordination Meeting was held on 27 February 2026 at ICIPE - International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology Duduville Campus, Nairobi to align on the final phase of project implementation.
The meeting was honoured by the presence of Gerard den Ouden, from the Technical Assistance Unit for European Union Projects, whose participation reinforced the importance of compliance, impact documentation, and sustainability as the project approaches closure.
Implemented by and partners under the ACP Innovation Fund — financed by the European Union (EU) and managed by the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) — AGriDI continues to advance inclusive green growth through agri-based digital innovation in West Africa.
🎯 Objectives of the Meeting
✔️ Review final project closeout procedures and evaluate the technical results and milestones achieved by the Third-Party Projects (TPPs) to consolidate impact and capture key lessons learned.
✔️ Explore strategic linkages with broader Global Gateway (GG) and Team Europe Initiatives (TEI) to strengthen sustainability, scale, and continued regional collaboration beyond the project lifecycle.
The meeting reaffirmed our collective commitment to ensuring that AGriDI’s achievements continue to support women and youth-led digital innovation in agriculture across West Africa.

16/12/2025

🌱 DAY 2 | Looking Ahead: Sustainability & Project Close-Out

On day 2 of the –UNN Close-Out Meeting, we focused on the future — charting pathways for sustainability, partnerships and long-term impact.

Sessions covered financial models for scale-up, a high-level panel on Policy, Funding & Sustainability, partner obligations beyond project completion, and a symbolic handover ceremony with Commissioners from Ebonyi and Enugu States.

As we closed this chapter, we celebrated the achievements made and reaffirmed our commitment to advancing inclusive digital innovations for agriculture.

Thank you to all partners for walking this journey with us. 🤝



ICIPE - International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology

15/12/2025

🌾 DAY 1 HIGHLIGHTS | AGriDI–UNN Close-Out Meeting

Last week, we kicked off the –University of Nigeria Nsukka Close-Out Meeting with powerful reflections on our journey of strengthening digital innovations for agriculture across Nigeria and the region.

From the Vice Chancellor’s welcome remarks, project overview, keynote on Digital Tools & Urban Food Security, to showcases of smart sensors, data platforms, and farmer experiences — Day 1 was rich with insights, lessons learned, and evidence of real impact on livelihoods.

We also heard inspiring invited presentations from partners across Africa, underscoring AGriDI’s contribution to food security, youth empowerment and digital transformation.

A strong start to an important milestone! 🚀



ICIPE - International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology

09/12/2025

🌾 DAY 1 HIGHLIGHTS | AGriDI–UNN Close-Out Meeting

Yesterday, we kicked off the – University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) Close-Out Meeting with powerful reflections on our journey of strengthening digital innovations for agriculture across Nigeria and the region.

From the Vice Chancellor’s welcome remarks, project overview, keynote on Digital Tools & Urban Food Security, to showcases of smart sensors, data platforms, and farmer experiences — Day 1 was rich with insights, lessons learned, and evidence of real impact on livelihoods.

We also heard inspiring invited presentations from partners across Africa, underscoring AGriDI’s contribution to food security, youth empowerment and digital transformation.

ICIPE - International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology

09/09/2025

The AGriDI story is not only one of successful project implementation — it is a blueprint for how inclusive, data-driven, and farmer-centred innovation can transform agriculture and empower millions across West Africa.

After four and a half years of driving digital innovation across West Africa, the Accelerating Inclusive Green Growth through Agri-based Digital Innovation (AGriDI) project concluded its close-out and dissemination workshop in Dakar, Senegal with not only a bold commitment but also clear evidence of...

02/09/2025

🌍 Shaping the Future of Agri-based Digital Innovations in West Africa

The Close-out & Dissemination Workshop brought together 50+ participants from across Africa and Europe to share experiences, lessons, and pathways forward.

✅ Achievements of 12 granted projects were documented and shared.
✅ Networks of stakeholders were strengthened for sustainability.
✅ Recommendations emerged on policies and practices to accelerate digital innovation adoption in agri-food systems.

Consensus was reached on the need for inclusive, data-driven innovation ecosystems that can transform agriculture, empower SMEs, and build climate resilience in West Africa.

We thank all partners, policymakers, and innovators for making a success, and look forward to seeing these innovations scale across the continent. 🌍✨

28/08/2025

🌍 Day 1 Highlights – AGriDI Close-out & Dissemination Workshop

The workshop opened with remarks from distinguished leaders including the CEO of VITAGRO, Delegation of the European Union, CORAF, ICIPE - International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology , and the Hon. Minister of Agriculture, Senegal.

A keynote address by Prof. Maissa Mbaye (Université Gaston Berger de Saint Louis, Senegal) set the tone, exploring challenges and opportunities for promoting agri-based digital innovations.

This was followed by a rich panel discussion on how digital solutions can drive green growth in ECOWAS, with contributions from IFAD, FAO, STEPRI/CSIR, Universite Abomey Calavi, and WASCAL.

The day concluded with a field visit to VITAGRO, showcasing digital tools in practice. 🌱💡

11/04/2025

📱🌾 Empowering Farmers Through Digital Innovation in Benin

Africa Green Corporation (AGC), a private sector company based in Benin, is strengthening the rice and maize value chains across six communes in northern Benin through Ki@—a mobile application that provides real-time market prices for rice and maize.

Farmers and aggregators showcased how they are using Ki@ during a field visit to Basila by Dr. Jonas Mugabe ( Project Manager) and Dr. Michael Kidoido (icipe Senior M&E Specialist).

The development of Ki@ and collection of market information has been made possible through a grant from ICIPE - International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology and its partners under the AGriDI project, funded by the European Union through the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS Secretariat - Secrétariat OEACP).

Encouragingly, Ki@ users have expressed strong commitment to sustaining the app beyond the project’s grant period—demonstrating its value and potential for long-term impact.

07/04/2025

🌾💧 Empowering Communities with Digital Solutions!

In Ikwo, Ebonyi State 🇳🇬, rice farmers are teaming up with the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) to co-create a digital solution for water use management—tackling climate change challenges head-on! 🌍💡

This innovation is made possible through seed funding from ICIPE - International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology and its partners via the project, sponsored by the European Union 🇪🇺 and the Organization of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS Secretariat - Secrétariat OEACP).

During a recent field visit, farmers showcased the appropriate technology in action to Dr. Jonas Mugabe (AGriDI Project Manager), Dr. Michael Kidoido (icipe Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist), and the UNN team led by Prof. Anthonia Acheke. 👏🏽🌱

05/02/2025

🌍💡 Exciting Seminar Highlight! 💡🌍

Today at the ICIPE - International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology Science Seminar, Dr. Jonas Mugabe, Project Manager of the Accelerating Inclusive Green Growth through Agri-based Digital Innovation (AGriDI) Project, shared his insights on a crucial topic in agricultural innovation. He delivered an engaging presentation on:
"Managing Digital Innovation Grants in the Agriculture Sector in West Africa: A Case Study of the AGriDI Project."

Dr. Mugabe explored the pivotal role of digital innovations in driving sustainable agricultural growth, with a focus on effective grant management and the impact on the West African agri-tech landscape. His work with has been instrumental in fostering inclusive green growth, providing solutions to challenges in agriculture through technology.

👏 We’re proud to see leaders like Dr. Mugabe shaping the future of agriculture!