Why data stewardship matters for understanding crop loss
In this blog, Gideon Abegunrin, Data Policy Analyst, explores how CABI is strengthening data stewardship to support more reliable, accessible evidence on crop loss through two of its core projects. Every year, up to 40% of crops are lost because of pests and diseases, according to the FAO, posing a major threat to food security,…
Strengthening FAIR data systems for digital agriculture
CABI’s Enabling FAIR data sharing and responsible data use project is helping program officers, grantees, and national systems get more value from agricultural data. The blog explores how FAIR principles, the FAIR Process Framework, and model content licensing are applied to digital agriculture across Africa.
Making data work better in agriculture with FAIR principles
CABI’s ‘Enabling FAIR data sharing and responsible data use’ project, funded by the Gates Foundation, is helping transform agricultural development by promoting FAIR data in agriculture. The project empowers stakeholders with tools and capacity to improve data sharing and digital innovation.
Six steps to implementing FAIR and responsible data practices
The FAIR Process Framework was developed by CABI and commissioned by the Gates Foundation to guide organizations toward effective data management. Boma Beddie-Memberr, Project Manager, Data Policy & Practice at CABI, outlines the six steps to implementing FAIR and responsible data. The FAIR Process Framework is a structured six-step approach designed to promote the adoption…
Unpacking FAIR’s jargon: The Indian example
Ameen Jauhar, Data Governance Lead in CABI’s Digital Development team, examines the importance of the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) data principles. Drawing from his experience in data governance and policy, including his work in the data and AI policy sector in India, Ameen explores nuances between global and local data governance jargon and…
Workshop focuses on creating healthy ‘data ecosystems’ to boost food security in India
CABI has been funded a two-year US$1.49 million project by the Gates Foundation to help increase food security in India and Ethiopia through better access to data on soil health, agronomy and fertilizers. This is being carried out with a focus to ensure that available data on agricultural development is based upon FAIR principles–Findable, Accessible,…