Co-Design Mobile-Based Digital Solutions For Low External Input Systems

Digital technologies can offer new opportunities for smallholder farmers, pastoralists, and hunter-gatherer communities. However, top-down approaches often fail to reflect the needs of end users, resulting in low adoption and limited impact. Co-design as an inclusive, participatory process which ensures that solutions are contextually relevant, user-friendly, and sustainable by actively involving end users. This policy brief explores how co-design can bridge the gap between innovation and local practices, enabling more equitable and effective digital solutions for low-input systems.