Problem that technology is supposed to solve :

Lack of efficient methods for monitoring regreening activities on the ground

Technical characteristics of the technology :

- The Regreening Africa App is a free mobile-based Android application designed to help partners and users collect information on how farmers are managing and protecting trees on their farms. 

- The App has four modules that focus on tree planting, nursery establishment, Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) and training.

Economic characteristics of the technology

- Acquisition cost :

Low cost and simple application for various end-users

- Economic profitability :

Low cost and simple application for various end-users

- Comparative advantage :

Offline data collection, thus, making data submission possible when internet connectivity is available using mobile network or Wi-Fi.

Limits of the technology :

Need of smart phone.