In Africa, where nearly 60% of the population relies on farming, agriculture is more than a livelihood: it’s the foundation of life itself. Yet, despite its centrality to the continent’s economy and well-being, a hidden challenge is quietly undermining progress—one that rarely makes headlines: the absence of reliable soil data.
We're partnering with the Responsible AI Lab at KNUST, a leading AI research hub in West Africa, to expand open data access in the region - why this matters and what’s next.
The session, designed to foster collaboration, highlighted how community-driven data initiatives can unlock AI’s full potential. With Ghana emerging as a leader in data and AI, we’re proud to contribute to this transformation.
The article from Business Beat 24 highlights the challenges surrounding data accessibility in Africa and how d-Node is working to bridge these gaps to enable more strategic and inclusive data use.
Intensive week-long challenge, exploring how data can drive social and environmental impact in emerging markets. Students tackled key questions: How can we strategically engage funders for social projects? How do we maximize data’s potential for positive change?
According to the World Bank, approximately 1 billion people globally live with disabilities, with 80% of them residing in developing nations. This staggering statistic highlights the urgent need for comprehensive data collection on disability-related challenges in regions like Africa.
Reflections on d-Node’s participation in this summit alongside representatives from African central banks, governments, and fintech leaders - and how it shapes our vision moving forward.
In collaboration with AFD, HEC, Digital Africa and MEDEF International, this award is a major milestone that reinforces our commitment to ethical data solutions in Africa.
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