UMRI Interdisciplinary Research
See our Main Objectives
Analyze Data Flows
Investigate data extraction and monetization
Study Platform Dynamics
Investigate how funding models and business decisions shape data practices and design choices in agricultural platforms.
Evaluate Policy Impacts
Assess how data economies affect farmers’ autonomy and privacy, and recommend safeguards to protect their rights.
Bridge Disciplines
Combine technical, social, and economic analysis to reveal how digital platforms both empower and exploit agricultural communities.
We engage with developers, policymakers, and farmers.
Meet the Research Team
Blog Articles
October 30, 2025
Launch of the UMRI Project: Platformization of Rural Africa
Kata Cieslik and colleagues have launched the UMRI project “Platformisation of Rural Africa:
October 30, 2025
Launch of the UMRI Project: Platformization of Rural Africa
Kata Cieslik and colleagues have launched the UMRI project “Platformisation of Rural Africa:
