The "Paris IAS Ideas" online talk series features short and stimulating presentations from fellows of the Paris Institute for Advanced Study, marking the beginning of 1-month writing residencies.

Online and in English only.
Free registration but required.
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Presentation

This project, presented on 5 December, aims to explore how emerging technologies — blockchain, fintech and data platforms — can profoundly transform smallholder farming, a pillar of global food security but too often marginalised.

Using concrete examples, it analyses how blockchain can increase transparency in value chains and how real-time data can provide hyper-localised, climate-smart agricultural advice.

The goal is to create inclusive and sustainable models of agricultural innovation and rethink rural development through digital finance and farmer empowerment.