Refereed article in conference proceedings (A4)

Research in Progress: Holistic Climate Service Prototypes for Farmers in Tambuu, Tanzania




List of AuthorsMyllynpää V., Helminen J., Misaki E., Apiola M., Haakana J., Westerlund T., Sutinen E.

EditorsPetter Nielsen, Honest Christopher Kimaro

Conference nameInternational Conference on Social Implications of Computers in Developing Countries

PublisherSpringer New York LLC

Publication year2019

JournalIFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology

Book title *Information and Communication Technologies for Development. Strengthening Southern-Driven Cooperation as a Catalyst for ICT4D : 15th IFIP WG 9.4 International Conference on Social Implications of Computers in Developing Countries, ICT4D 2019, Dar es Salaam

Journal name in sourceIFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology

Title of seriesIFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology

Volume number552

Start page294

End page302

Number of pages9

ISBN978-3-030-19114-6

eISBN978-3-030-19115-3

ISSN1868-4238

DOIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-19115-3_24


Abstract

Urgent efforts are needed to address climate change and changing climate variability. Solutions are needed at economic, political, scientific, educational, as well as technological domains. Our previous research in Tambuu, Tanzania, shows that the acute information needs of the community are credible and trustworthy weather information, knowledge in best uses of weather information, and education about best farming practices. Delivering the information for end users in Tambuu is a challenge in itself. Based on these results and following the principles of System Action Design Research, we developed prototypes for future climate services together with local farmers in Tambuu community. These prototypes and our future plans are presented in this research-in-progress paper.


Last updated on 2021-24-06 at 08:08