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The IDEMS Podcast

IDEMS International
Artificial Intelligence
Education
Agroecology
Data Science
Kenya
Agricultural Research
Impact Activation
Social Impact
Mathematics Education
West Africa
International Development
Stack
Mathematical Sciences
Statistics Education
Agriculture
Pretext
Data Collection
IDEMS
Mathematics
Open Textbooks

Stories from a social enterprise that uses mathematical sciences in impact-oriented work around the world. Our experiences range from helping some of the world's poorest farmers get value from data, to enabling academics to use AI responsibly in their teaching. We never know what our next task will be but the last 6 years have shown that it is likely to lead to a story.

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Michele and David explore how comparing IDEMS with Palantir can help explain IDEMS' technological vision. They discuss how both organisations seek to solve complex problems of data interoperability, but with fundamentally different approaches to owne... more

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Santiago and David discuss why IDEMS was established as a Community Interest Company (CIC), rather than a charity or a conventional for-profit business. They explain how the combination of being a CIC, limited by guarantee and not-for-profit allows I... more

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Santiago and David discuss the Early Family Math app, a collaboration with Chris Wright that aims to help parents and caregivers introduce mathematical thinking into everyday interactions with young children. They reflect on the development of the ap... more

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Continuing their reflections on 20 years of research methods support, Lily and David explore the challenges of measuring profitability in smallholder farming. Through an example from agricultural research in West Africa, they discuss how conventional... more

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David Stern
One of the founding directors of IDEMS
IDEMS
Episode: 305 – Why IDEMS Is a Community Interest Company
Mike Obiero
Longtime collaborator and project partner at IDEMS
IDEMS
Episode: 286 – Rethinking Mathematics Education in Kenya – An Interview with Mike Obiero
Michael Obiero
Lecturer in Kenya, president of the Kenyan Math Society
INNODEMS/Kenyan Math Society
Episode: 235 – An Update on The CBC Open Textbooks Project
Roger Stern
Statistician for IDEMS
IDEMS
Episode: 231 – Unexplained Variability
Michele Pancera
Impact Activation Fellow, former teacher, beekeeper
IDEMS
Episode: 198 – Introducing Michele Pancera
Moustapha Moussa
Social impact scientist working on grain processing in Niger
Episode: 162 – The Origins of the Food Innovation Centres in West Africa
Gabriela Bucini
Academic from the University of Vermont specializing in Agroecology
University of Vermont
Episode: 162 – The Origins of the Food Innovation Centres in West Africa

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David Stern
Founding director and host of IDEMS.
Lily Clements
Host of the IDEMS podcast.
Kate Fleming
Director of IDEMS; Co-host of the IDEMS podcast.
Santiago Agorio
Host of the IDEMS podcast.

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305 – Why IDEMS Is a Community Interest Company
Q: Why choose this legal structure over a charity or a traditional for-profit?
The CIC structure combines the ability to trade and grow with a clear not-for-profit constraint and asset lock, preventing ownership by directors and ensuring profits serve the mission; it's designed to balance flexibility with social-purpose safeguards.
305 – Why IDEMS Is a Community Interest Company
Q: But you still haven't explained what it means for a company, a community interest company.
A CIC includes an asset lock and is limited by guarantee, meaning the assets and profits are directed back to the community and not distributed as shares; it allows trading and competing while ensuring accountability through regulation and a not-for-profit core.
304 – The Early Family Math App and Its Potential for Impact
Q: How would you describe the current state of the Early Family Math App and its scalability?
A version of the app exists and is available on major stores, but it lacks the comprehensive design and partner co-development needed for true scalability. The team views it as a foundation that can be scaled with funding and broader partnerships, emphasizing ongoing research and iterative improvement.
278 – Reflections from the Global Smart Farming Conference
Q: What are your key takeaways from the event?
Key takeaways include surprising amounts of common ground among stakeholders despite differing backgrounds, the importance of farmer-centered and locally governed technology, and the need to balance innovation with protections for smallholders, such as digital sovereignty and fair ownership of data and tools.
278 – Reflections from the Global Smart Farming Conference
Q: What is smart farming, and how did the conference frame it?
Smart farming ranged from simple agronomic improvements to advanced, AI-driven technologies, but there was no single, clear definition. The conference showcased a spectrum from practical changes like new fertilization methods to high-tech automation, while discussions emphasized farmer-centered, inclusive approaches rather than a one-size-fits-all solution.

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Explores the intersection of social impact, education, and technology through real-world deployments in low-resource settings. Topics repeatedly surface around open education, AI-enabled authoring, data visualization, and governance of digital tools in community contexts. Episodes frequently feature practitioners and researchers discussing open textbooks, open-source workflows, and responsible AI for learning and development, with a strong emphasis on local ownership, cross-country learning, and practical deployment in Africa and global education ecosystems. A notable edge is the blend of hands-on field experience with theoretical framing, plus ongoing conversations about data sovereignty, governance, and community-led tech adoption that ma... more

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