Space Technologies for Socio-Economic Benefits
- By Billy Adwar
The Kenya Space Expo Conference 2024 was a ground-breaking event that highlighted the transformative power of space technologies for socio-economic development. Startups, companies, corporations, and international organizations came together to showcase how Earth observation and space technologies are making significant impacts in our daily lives.agriBORA had the opportunity to participate as both an exhibitor and a speaker. At our booth, we demonstrated how we integrate Earth observation data into our credit recommendation service, agriKOPA. This innovative approach combines EO data with traditional data to bridge the gap of trust and risk between smallholder farmers and Financial Service Providers (FSPs) in Kenya. Currently in its pilot stage, agriKOPA is addressing financial inclusion challenges faced by smallholder farmers, particularly women and young people.
Key learnings from the conference
1. Partnerships: Collaborations are crucial for growth in the EO field. We can achieve more by working together.
2. Technology with Purpose: The true value of technology lies in its ability to solve real-world problems.
3. Future of Sustainable Living: Space technology and exploration are essential for sustainable living on Earth. They provide critical information on climate change patterns, enhance communication, improve planning and resource management, aid in disaster management, and enable accurate weather forecasting.
4. Data is Digital Gold: Data drives insights, influences decisions, shapes policies, and transforms lives. agriBORA is proud to be a pioneer in using space technologies to create social and economic benefits. We are committed to leveraging these advancements to support and empower smallholder farmers in Kenya.
