MDII (Multidimensional Digital Inclusiveness Index)
The Multidimensional Digital Inclusivity Index (MDII) is a scientific framework developed by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and CGIAR to ensure digital solutions in agrifood systems are inclusive and equitable. Designed for the Global South, MDII evaluates tools across 90 indica...
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International Water Management Institute
2025
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| author | Martins, Carolina Nisansa, Vinuri Opola, Felix Ouko Garcia Andarcia, Mariangel Schmitter, Petra |
| author_browse | Garcia Andarcia, Mariangel Martins, Carolina Nisansa, Vinuri Opola, Felix Ouko Schmitter, Petra |
| author_facet | Martins, Carolina Nisansa, Vinuri Opola, Felix Ouko Garcia Andarcia, Mariangel Schmitter, Petra |
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| description | The Multidimensional Digital Inclusivity Index (MDII) is a scientific framework developed by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and CGIAR to ensure digital solutions in agrifood systems are inclusive and equitable. Designed for the Global South, MDII evaluates tools across 90 indicators grouped into seven dimensions, covering accessibility, usability, social impact, and governance. It identifies barriers such as language, offline functionality, training gaps, and ethical safeguards, providing actionable recommendations to improve adoption among underrepresented groups such as women, the elderly, and those with limited education. Assessments conducted in 10 countries reveal that technical soundness alone does not guarantee inclusiveness; localization and community engagement are critical. MDII supports developers, researchers, and policymakers by offering evidence-based insights to embed inclusivity throughout the innovation lifecycle. Future enhancements include AI-driven rapid assessments and modules for gender and economic impact. By addressing structural and experiential aspects of digital adoption, MDII helps bridge the digital divide and promotes responsible, socially inclusive innovation in food, water, and land systems. Learn more or start an evaluation at https://mdii.iwmi.org. |
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| institution | CGIAR Consortium |
| language | Inglés |
| publishDate | 2025 |
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| spelling | CGSpace1799772026-01-17T02:17:01Z MDII (Multidimensional Digital Inclusiveness Index) Martins, Carolina Nisansa, Vinuri Opola, Felix Ouko Garcia Andarcia, Mariangel Schmitter, Petra agrifood systems indicators gender innovation The Multidimensional Digital Inclusivity Index (MDII) is a scientific framework developed by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and CGIAR to ensure digital solutions in agrifood systems are inclusive and equitable. Designed for the Global South, MDII evaluates tools across 90 indicators grouped into seven dimensions, covering accessibility, usability, social impact, and governance. It identifies barriers such as language, offline functionality, training gaps, and ethical safeguards, providing actionable recommendations to improve adoption among underrepresented groups such as women, the elderly, and those with limited education. Assessments conducted in 10 countries reveal that technical soundness alone does not guarantee inclusiveness; localization and community engagement are critical. MDII supports developers, researchers, and policymakers by offering evidence-based insights to embed inclusivity throughout the innovation lifecycle. Future enhancements include AI-driven rapid assessments and modules for gender and economic impact. By addressing structural and experiential aspects of digital adoption, MDII helps bridge the digital divide and promotes responsible, socially inclusive innovation in food, water, and land systems. Learn more or start an evaluation at https://mdii.iwmi.org. 2025-12-30 2026-01-16T10:11:50Z 2026-01-16T10:11:50Z Brief https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179977 en Open Access application/pdf International Water Management Institute Martins, C.; Nisansa, V.; Opola, F. O.; Garcia Andarcia, M.; Schmitter, P. 2025. MDII (Multidimensional Digital Inclusiveness Index): a scientific tool to enhance inclusiveness and adoption of digital solutions for agrisystems. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Accelerator for Digital Transformation; CGIAR Accelerator for Gender Equality and Inclusion; CGIAR Scaling for Impact Program; CGIAR Sustainable Farming Program. 4p. |
| spellingShingle | agrifood systems indicators gender innovation Martins, Carolina Nisansa, Vinuri Opola, Felix Ouko Garcia Andarcia, Mariangel Schmitter, Petra MDII (Multidimensional Digital Inclusiveness Index) |
| title | MDII (Multidimensional Digital Inclusiveness Index) |
| title_full | MDII (Multidimensional Digital Inclusiveness Index) |
| title_fullStr | MDII (Multidimensional Digital Inclusiveness Index) |
| title_full_unstemmed | MDII (Multidimensional Digital Inclusiveness Index) |
| title_short | MDII (Multidimensional Digital Inclusiveness Index) |
| title_sort | mdii multidimensional digital inclusiveness index |
| topic | agrifood systems indicators gender innovation |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179977 |
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