AI and Agroecology
Artificial intelligence serving agroecological knowledge
Participatory development of an AI-powered chatbot to facilitate knowledge dissemination among agroecological practitioners in Casamance. Unlike conventional AI systems designed for industrial farming, this project co-designs the tool with farmers, extension officers, and agroecology experts. The model integrates global scientific knowledge with indigenous local practices, providing contextually relevant, multilingual guidance.
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Geographic area
Casamance (Senegal)
Funding
University of Bern
Partners
University of Bern
Objectives
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Co-design an AI tool integrating scientific knowledge and indigenous local knowledge
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Provide multilingual, contextually relevant agroecological guidance (French, Wolof, Pulaar)
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Critically examine AI's social dimensions in agricultural contexts of the Global South
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Promote farmer agency and knowledge sovereignty in the face of digital technologies
Role of CREATES
CREATES pilots the participatory dimension of the project, ensuring the tool's design reflects practitioners' real needs. The center coordinates co-design workshops with farmers and extension officers in Casamance, and brings critical expertise on digital sovereignty issues.