Use Case: AI-Powered Agricultural Extension Chatbot in Lesotho
The chatbot is designed to strengthen extension services and ensure farmers in rural areas receive timely, localized guidance. By expanding access to information, it can boost productivity, build resilience, and create new market opportunities.
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Funded Project Case Studies
For inspiration, see these three short presentations on projects funded in the past. Prospective project teams are encouraged to get in touch with funded project teams and explore opportunities for replication and/or scaling of successful activities.
Cahaya Budi Luhur, IEEE Indonesia Section
Lighting St. Augustino Primary School Kitohwa, IEEE Uganda Section
Integrated Solar Lighting and Camera Surveillance System, IEEE Sarawak Subsection (Malaysia)