Project Title
Smart Economic Assistant
Client
In-house project
Start and End Date
The idea was conceived and the project was developed between 2012 and 2015.
Primary Objective of the Project
Coordinating supply and demand to prevent resource waste and optimize the use of capacities, informing farmers about weather forecasts and necessary actions, and utilizing modern technologies in the food supply chain to enhance productivity.
Achievements and Outcomes
An initial data infrastructure was established to enable accurate, data-driven decision-making in the agricultural sector. This foundation helped attract the attention of specialized institutions for strategic collaboration. Through direct engagement with stakeholders, the real needs of farmers and on-the-ground challenges were identified. Consequently, a roadmap for technological development across the
agri-food value chain was outlined, aiming to enhance efficiency and minimize resource waste.
Challenges and Obstacles
The need for national-level policymaking and regulation, limited engagement from private sector stakeholders due to their focus on addressing
fundamental issues, the presence of numerous stakeholders with occasionally
conflicting interests, and the existence of similar but fragmented and previously unsuccessful initiatives.
Business Development Services
Conducted field studies and data collection in two provinces to support prototyping and development of an initial data analysis model. The
project proposal was drafted and continuously refined based on technical sessions and expert interviewswithagriculturalprofessionals. A pilot version of a proprietary software was designed to enhance geo-referenced image correction for both aerial and ground-level photos. Additionally, a conceptual model for data management and an intelligent imaging network was developed to support
Current Status
Despite four years of development efforts and extensive
negotiations with various sectors of the industry, the project has not yet
reached the implementation stage.
Business Takeaways
Farmers’ positive response to well-designed and practical tech-based solutions confirmed the existence of real demand in the sector. Gradual design, rapid prototyping, andcontinuous feedback played a crucial role in effective development. The experience also highlighted that successful scaling requires close alignment between the development process and existing policy frameworks and institutional structures.
