DODO

We shared insights from our research with 500 West African women, and we're speaking at Techstars Abuja! - https://mailchi.mp/dododesign/how-would-you-solve-this-problem-6746582

We’re excited to share that our CEO will be speaking at Techstars Startup Week FCT 2026
As part of a global community driving innovation and entrepreneurship, this reflects the growing role of African-led solutions in shaping the future of agriculture, climate, and technology.
Our work at DODO is rooted in understanding real needs, behaviours, and constraints on the ground, and translating them into practical, scalable solutions for users and ecosystems.
This stage is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the conversations defining the next generation of resilient, tech-enabled solutions.
We look forward to connecting there!

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For years we’ve talked about digital inclusion in Africa as a question of access.
But our survey of 500 women across 8 West African countries suggests something different:

The real issue isn’t access or even motivation either.

It’s whether digital systems are built for the economic realities women actually live with, affordability, trust, and unstable income.

The findings are revealing. Read more here:
Rethinking Digital Inclusion for West African Women - https://mailchi.mp/dododesign/how-would-you-solve-this-problem-6746159

Try This for Your Next Research Project - https://mailchi.mp/dododesign/how-to-prove-your-value-with-research-and-ai-part-ii-6746164

In the quest for financial inclusion in Nigeria and Africa, it is no longer enough to just give women internet, phones, or tech access. The goal is to ensure they have the power, skills, and freedom to actually benefit and make decisions using technology.

This is an insight from our research study of 500 women across West African, access the complete insights in the link in bio

Choosing the Right Prototype at Every Stage of Design - https://mailchi.mp/dododesign/how-to-prove-your-value-with-research-and-ai-part-ii-6746063

5 Myths About Research in Africa & the Global South

Myth 1: Data isn’t reliable
Data from the Global South isn’t reliable.
Reality: Researchers here use context-driven methods, like community participatory approaches, that lead to deep, actionable insights.

Myth 2: Only Western methods are valid
Myth: Research is only valid if it follows Western methods.
Reality: Flexible, locally-informed methods capture cultural nuances and provide relevant, practical findings.

Myth 3: Communities are just subjects
Myth: Communities are only research subjects.
Reality: Many studies involve communities as active partners, ensuring solutions are meaningful and sustainable.

Myth 4: No tech, no research
Myth: Research can’t happen without advanced technology.
Reality: Simple tools like mobile surveys, SMS, and community networks often generate high-quality, reliable data.

Myth 5: Insights don’t apply beyond the region
Myth: Findings from the Global South don’t scale.
Reality: Insights from these contexts often provide universal lessons for adaptable, inclusive design and innovation worldwide.

We often talk about digital inclusion, but we rarely talk about the fear people have that keeps it out of reach. For many women in West Africa, the hesitation to use digital platforms isn't just about tech literacy, it's about safety.

In our recent work, we saw firsthand how the fear of scams dictates user behavior. If we want to build products that women actually use, we have to stop designing just for utility and start designing for trust.

Read more here: https://dododesign.africa/chronicles/2368/the-fear-of-online-scams-amongst-women-in-west-africa