Allan Wayira is a Senior Agribusiness advisor for the CRAFT project in Uganda. He is the longest serving member of the CRAFT team. He joined CRAFT project in August 2018, just three months after the project started. Allan shares his experience working with the project. 

The Problem

Globally, there is an unprecedented increase in the use of unsustainable agricultural practices such as improper and/or excessive application of inorganic fertilizers and pesticides, deforestation, as well as large-scale diversion of freshwater.

Climate change is a global concern that threatens food production at all nodes of production. Therefore, achieving desired and long-lasting adaptive agriculture solutions to the adverse effects of climate change requires that value chain actors understand and have access to evidence-based solutions and information that prepares them to adapt and become more resilient to address climate related risks.

The idea of accelerating development by using both older media such as radio and newer information and communication technologies has gained momentum in Africa over the past decades. The continent’s development blueprint - the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) places information technologies high among its priorities. Governments agree that good Internet, telecommunications, and broadcasting services can foster regional trade and improve integration into the global economy.