Togo is one of 44 UN-designated Least Developed Countries, and its 9.3 million people are among the poorest in the world. The Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) at UC Berkeley was founded in 2008 with a clearly stated mission: Support the use of evidence to inform anti-poverty policy in partnership with low- and middle-income countries. Cina Lawson, leader of Togo’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Digital Transformation, recalls being encouraged to work with CEGA “because they’re known for their expertise in artificial intelligence and rigorous impact evaluation.” Today, a deepening partnership between Togo and CEGA based on advanced data science aims to produce human benefits in areas such as agriculture, health and education.  Data scientists Farooq Sanni and Gnouyaro Sogoyou are developing a project with Togo’s Ministry of Agriculture to use satellite images, ground data and artificial intelligence to support the nation’s farmers in their work. Already, the influence of th...