Agricultural Education · Extension · Digital Agriculture
Dr. Aimable Mugabo
Agricultural extension specialist and researcher advancing digital agricultural systems for smallholder farmers — Purdue University.
His research examines how motivation and community capitals shape smallholder farmers’ use of mobile phone–based agricultural information services in Rwanda, integrating Situated Expectancy-Value Theory and the Community Capitals Framework.
Research Focus
Digital Agriculture & ICT for Development
How mobile platforms and digital extension systems expand access to agricultural knowledge for underserved rural communities.
Farmer Motivation & Technology Adoption
Applying Situated Expectancy-Value Theory to understand self-efficacy, attainment value, and perceived cost in farmers’ engagement with innovation.
Community Capitals & Rural Innovation
How human, social, and cultural capital shape agricultural learning and rural development outcomes.
Extension & Agricultural Education
Training, localization, and evidence-based communication strategies that strengthen agricultural extension systems.
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