Towards a Data-driven Agricultural SectorEarly Reflections from the Caribbean

Problem

● How do we create a data-driven agricultural sector?○ Opening up data will not make it accessible or

beneficial to those most vulnerable. ○ An organization publishing data does not mean it

captures or uses data to drive its decision making.

Institutional Context

● Extension Officer to Farmer Ratio

● Relevancy of Data

● Data Silos

● Duplication of Datasets

How do we build a data-driven in sector in resource

constrained environments?

Process

● Opening Up Data

● Legislation on Sharing Data

● Engaging the Developer Community

Application

Application

MarketplaceApplication

Application

Links to SDGs

2.3 By 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers...

9.c Significantly increase *access to information and communications technology *...

12.8 By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the *relevant information *and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature.