February 5, 20261 sources

Uganda's FarmGate Digital Wins MTN-WWF Innovation Challenge

The Story

MTN Uganda, in partnership with WWF Uganda, will this weekend send the winners of the inaugural Pachi Panda Innovation Challenge to South Africa for the continental finals. One of the winning innovations is FarmGate Digital. The Independent took a closer look at the idea behind this solution and its promise for the communities it serves. The solution focuses on fighting food waste and climate risk.

Perspective

The Independent's report explored the FarmGate Digital solution and its promise for the farming communities it serves. The report focused on the solution's aim to fight food waste and climate risk.

Why This Matters

The partnership between MTN Uganda and WWF Uganda highlights a collaboration to support local innovations. The challenge brings attention to a Ugandan tech solution addressing significant local issues like food waste and climate risk, placing it on a continental stage.

What's Next

The winners of the Pachi Panda Innovation Challenge will travel to South Africa for the continental finals.

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