A 2025 article by Kelvin Mulungu, Menale Kassie, and Maurice Tschopp from the Centre for Development and Environment (CDE) reviews 49 studies on ICT-based agricultural extension. It finds that digital tools such as mobile apps, SMS, videos, and voice services significantly improve farmers’ awareness, adoption of good practices, yields, and incomes. The authors highlight that effective ICT interventions require locally adapted content, training, and integration with complementary measures to maximize impact.

The changing online gallery presents photos from research in the field, illustrations about little-known aspects of science, as well as videos – always linked to short stories about sustainability or sustainable development.

The report provides a systematic analysis of the similarities and differences among pricing schemes while exploring innovative legal and institutional frameworks and approaches that could help to scale them to the macro level. By combining insights from micro-/meso-level analysis of private-sector innovations together with assessment of relevant regulatory developments at the macro level, the report addresses the prerequisites, challenges, and limitations of pricing strategies aimed at promoting a living income. 

Interview with CDE Board Member Anna-Katharina Hornidge, Director of the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS), and CDE Director Sabin Bieri.

This event will explore the Africa-Europe Clusters of Research Excellence (CoRE) initiative and its impact on equitable partnerships. Leading scientists will also share key achievements and challenges in international cooperation.