Enhancements of Mali AgDataHub based on users feedback

Akshatha A, Dhulipala R, Dossou-Yovo E, Diarra Ba A, Whitbread A. 2025. Enhancements of Mali Ag Data Hub based on users feedback. AICCRA Report. Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA).

The AgDataHub Mali platform, developed under the Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA) program, represents a major advancement in delivering climate information services (CIS) to support climate-resilient agriculture in Mali. Co-developed by ILRI, AfricaRice, and Mali-Météo, the platform integrates data from national and international sources into a centralized, user-friendly system designed to inform agricultural planning and policy. Launched in November 2024, AgDataHub Mali provides real-time, geo-specific climate insights, agro-meteorological analysis, and digital advisories tailored to the needs of diverse users, including policymakers, technical staff, development partners, and farmer-support organizations. Following its initial deployment, iterative improvements were made in 2025 in response to user feedback, including the integration of ARC2 rainfall data, decadal rainfall aggregation, enhanced satellite imagery visualization, and planned incorporation of national-level climate, weather, and soil data. The platform’s design emphasizes both technical rigor and user accessibility, ensuring that stakeholders at all levels can make informed, climate-smart decisions. As Mali faces increasing climate-related challenges, AgDataHub Mali stands as a scalable, collaborative model for integrating digital innovation into national climate resilience strategies.