Sharmista Appaya

Sharmista Appaya is a senior financial sector specialist in the Financial Inclusion, Infrastructure & Access team of the Finance, Competitiveness, and Innovation Global Practice, World Bank Group. 

By Sharmista Appaya

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Sowing the Seeds of Resilience: Can AI Empower Women in Agriculture?

AI is everywhere. But can it boost rural women’s agricultural income? While not a silver bullet, AI can potentially create value for rural women in agriculture. We discuss 4 key areas where there is action and opportunity around AI for women in ag.
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Running a Sandbox May Cost Over $1M, Survey Shows

CGAP and the World Bank surveyed regulators across 30 countries to find out how and why they’re using regulatory sandboxes and what it takes to run one.