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A data-driven global consultancy combining social science research methods & ICT tools to drive innovation in policy, process & program in intl development.
AI in agriculture isn’t new anymore. But what actually works for smallholder farmers?
At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, we’re cutting through the hype to look at real evidence, real systems, and real policy choices.

#IndiaAIImpactSummit2026 #AIforGood #ResponsibleAI
February 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Today at #EvalFest2026, the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) - Athena Infonomics panel dug into what the evidence actually says about AI in food and agriculture systems across LMICs — moving beyond pilots and promises to examine what’s working on the ground.
February 12, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Join us on 17 Feb for the official launch of ‘Advancing AI Readiness & Adoption in Manufacturing MSMEs’ Study at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, to be formally unveiled by Shri S. Krishnan, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

Register now: lnkd.in/g2rs5tRv
February 12, 2026 at 12:13 PM
What does ethical, participant-centred research look like in practice?

#EvalFest2026
February 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
What does it take to move from AI pilots to real impact for farmers?
At EvalFest 2026 (12 Feb), our panel From Pilots to Impact examines evidence on scaling AI in agriculture across LMICs, based on a study commissioned by the FCDO Research Commissioning Centre.
Join the conversation!

#EvalFest2026
February 6, 2026 at 12:37 PM
AI advisory systems are growing fast in agriculture, but responsible scale for smallholders needs more than better models.

At the #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026, this session brings ag-AI leaders together to explore AGX AI as a community of practice for shared learning & evidence.
February 3, 2026 at 8:41 AM
The strength of our work comes from the range of people behind it.
Different skills. Different perspectives. One shared purpose.

Here’s a glimpse into the people that make it happen www.athenainfonomics.com/team
Follow along for more!

#TeamAthena #SocialImpactWork #PeopleBehindTheWork
January 30, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Athena Infonomics will be at EvalFest 2026—joining conversations on evidence, innovation, and impact at the Innovation Bazaar & Panel Series. We hope to see you there!

10–13 February 2026 | Delhi, India

Block your calendar and register here:
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#EvalFest2026
January 29, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Turning agricultural data into decisions is rarely about adding more data.

It’s about making the right data usable, timely, and actionable.

#IndiaAI #AIForDevelopment #DigitalPublicInfrastructure #AIinAgriculture #AIForImpact
January 27, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Atul's work reminds us that impact isn’t just something you measure, it’s something you understand.

📌 A quiet but important reminder of why learning must last beyond the project cycle: www.athenainfonomics.com/blog-posts/i...
January 23, 2026 at 5:57 AM
Can access to finance change what’s possible for water and sanitation outcomes?

Across communities in India, evidence shows that when households can invest in safe water and sanitation, the benefits extend well beyond infrastructure.
January 22, 2026 at 7:23 AM
AI in agriculture is expanding fast. Evidence for smallholder farmers? Still limited.

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Athena Infonomics brings together evidence, policy & practice to ask a sharper question: what actually works?

Register to join: impact.indiaai.gov.in/registration
January 20, 2026 at 5:56 AM
At the Prosperity Futures: Child Safety Tech Summit, a pre-summit to the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Vijay Bhalaki, Co-Founder & Partner at Athena Infonomics, joined policymakers, technologists & civil society leaders to examine how #AI can strengthen #childprotection systems.
January 15, 2026 at 7:25 AM
AI in agriculture is often approached as 'how fast solutions can be built, deployed, and expanded'. Our experience suggests the harder work begins much earlier.
January 13, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Improving air quality isn’t just about setting standards, it’s about whether systems, institutions, and financing mechanisms can deliver on them.
January 12, 2026 at 10:25 AM
The work looks the way it does because the people behind it are different.
A small glimpse into the range of skills across our teams.

Follow along as we spotlight more team members.

#TeamAthena #SocialImpactWork #DevelopmentProfessionals #PolicyAndPractice #PeopleBehindTheWork
January 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Evaluations often focus on what happened. We focus on why it happened, what it means & how it’s used.

From adaptive MEL systems, context-driven methods to utilization-focused learning, Athena approaches evaluation as a tool for decision-making, not just accountability.

🔗 www.athenainfonomics.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:53 AM
With appreciation for what’s been, and hope for what’s next.
Happy New Year from Team Athena Infonomics!
January 1, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Athena is shaped by the people behind the work.

Big ideas, shared ambition, and a culture that grows through trust, challenge, and support – this is where meaning takes root.
December 26, 2025 at 11:22 AM
As the year comes to a close, we’re grateful for the trust and collaboration we’ve shared.

Season’s greetings and best wishes for the year ahead!
December 25, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Now seems to be the right moment to look back at the year that was.

So we can look ahead, keep walking, and take our story forward.

In gratitude,
All of us at Team Athena

#YearInReflection #LookingAhead #TurningInsightIntoAction #WhatComesNext #AthenaAt15
December 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
When government and partners come together to strengthen farmer services with a shared goal, it reduces effort, lowers costs, and improves on-farm safety and efficiency.
December 23, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Water Supply and Sanitation (WSS) challenges may look similar, but solutions rarely are.

#InclusiveFinance #Livelihoods #EvidenceToAction #SustainableDevelopment #WaterForAll #WSS
December 22, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Good systems matter. But so do the people who help you understand them.
Meghna shares how collaboration, shared learning, and a lot of patience shape her everyday work — especially when you’re still figuring things out.
Read it in her own words:
www.athenainfonomics.com/.../what-sol....
December 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Across Andhra Pradesh, farmer services are being reimagined through collaboration between government, social impact organisations, and technology partners.

Watch: youtu.be/RYjXnbqowxY
December 18, 2025 at 12:48 PM