*Fika envisions a world where poverty caused by rural isolation no longer exists. Through transportation infrastructure solutions such as trail bridges, Fika works with governments and other partners to safely and reliably connect rural communities to essential services and economic opportunities. To scale this work, Fika is leveraging AI to accelerate infrastructure planning and ensure that rural communities are not overlooked.*

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AI Journey Phase: Exploration, Adoption, Impact

Module(s): Problem Definition, Build vs Buy, Data Readiness, Funding AI Innovation, Data Governance, AI Project Planning, Product Development, Evolution

Foundational Layer(s): Building a Tech Team

About Fika:

Domain: International Development

Organization Size: 51-200

Region: East Africa, Southern Africa

Website: https://fika.org/

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This case study was produced by the CASE at Duke team as part of their Managing AI for Impact series. See more: https://case.fuqua.duke.edu/managing-ai-for-impact/