Regions of Africa grapple with high levels of digital illiteracy, implying that even if the people get access to smartphones and other digital tools, they struggle to meaningfully use them to create opportunities that transform their lives.
Dr Susan Kaaria, Director of African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) speaks broadly on the role of female researchers and why they are the hope for the continent.
The programme targets mid-career African women in the policy field to catalyze the design and implementation of gender-responsive agricultural policies across the African continent.
