This panel, introduced moderated by Shadreck Matindike, brings together experts at the intersection of cooperatives, agriculture, and technology. Katarzyna Cieslik (University of Manchester) examines how digital technology alters access to agricultural resources, affecting farmer cooperation. John Kieti, an authority on digital agricultural platforms, and Pamela Kaburu, a specialist in monitoring agricultural programs, explore tech-enabled solutions for rural development. Mary Njoki Mbugua (Co-operative University of Kenya) offers insights on integrating agricultural expertise with cooperative frameworks. Together, they explore pathways for sustainable, tech-driven agricultural cooperatives.
Speakers
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Shadreck Matindike Post-Doctoral Fellow at Nelson Mandela University
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Katarzyna Cieslik Lecturer, University of Manchester
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John Kieti Digital agriculture expert
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Pamela Kaburu Global Communities
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Mary Njoki Mbugua Lecturer in the Co-operative and Agri-business Department at The Cooperative University of Kenya, Nairobi