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Book (stand-alone)Towards digital inclusion in rural transformation 2024
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No results found.The rapid and ongoing digital transformation of government, economic, and social sectors holds immense potential to improve outcomes across the SDGs for smallholder farmers and rural communities more generally. However, it is also widely recognized that digitalization alone does not guarantee inclusion. Rural residents and marginalized groups have the most to gain from digitalization but are also the most at risk of falling further behind due to digital divides. The resulting paradox may leave rural development actors unsure about how to best approach rural digital transformation. This report helps rural development practitioners and decision-makers work through this paradox. It does so by highlighting the factors that lead to digital exclusion, providing evidence regarding how digital divides play out, and providing recommendations on how to improve digital inclusion for rural areas and marginalized groups. -
Book (stand-alone)Digital excellence in agriculture in Europe and Central Asia
Good practices in the field of digital agriculture - Stocktaking report
2021Also available in:
No results found.The present report is the outcome of the joint call on good practices on Digital Excellence in Agriculture, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Office for Europe and Office for CIS and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations Office for Europe and Central Asia. The document presents a summary version of the 171 eligible submissions of good practices and innovative solutions advancing the digital transformation of agriculture in Europe and Central Asia. This call complements the joint FAO-ITU review on the Status of Digital Agriculture in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia (ITU-FAO, 2020)1 and provides evidence on how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) play an emerging role in the agriculture landscapes of the regions, acting as an engine for agricultural development. However, the adoption of digital technologies in agriculture differs from country to country, and from region to region. The review in the 18 countries highlighted that smallholder farmers have yet to experience the widespread benefits of this digital transformation, and they are lagging behind when it comes to the adoption of digital agriculture solutions and innovations due to lack of trust in the potential of ICTs, limited digital skills, connectivity issues and restricted availability of ICT-based solutions to utilize and scale up. Realizing the full potential of digital agriculture transformation requires identifying, sharing and implementing best practices and proven solutions across countries, involving all actors in participatory processes. -
BookletBrief on Innovation Portfolio of the Digital agriculture
FAO Programme Priority Area
2025Also available in:
No results found.In mid-2024, FAO conducted two workshops to pilot the innovation portfolio approach within the Digital Agriculture PPA, assessing 62 projects totaling approximately USD 270 million. Using criteria such as scaling stage, strength of evidence, and required capabilities, the assessment found most investments concentrated in mid-to-late scaling phases, with limited focus on early-stage or exploratory innovations. Participants emphasized the need to diversify investments, strengthen digital ecosystems, and build capacities—especially around AI and scaling partnerships. The process generated actionable insights and led to recommendations for refining guidance, developing stage-specific indicators, and codifying investment strategies through a tailored innovation framework that could be applied across other FAO initiatives.
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