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A data-driven global consultancy combining social science research methods & ICT tools to drive innovation in policy, process & program in intl development.
AI advisory systems are growing fast in agriculture, but responsible scale for smallholders needs more than better models.

At the #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026, this session brings ag-AI leaders together to explore AGX AI as a community of practice for shared learning & evidence.
February 3, 2026 at 8:41 AM
The strength of our work comes from the range of people behind it.
Different skills. Different perspectives. One shared purpose.

Here’s a glimpse into the people that make it happen www.athenainfonomics.com/team
Follow along for more!

#TeamAthena #SocialImpactWork #PeopleBehindTheWork
January 30, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Athena Infonomics will be at EvalFest 2026—joining conversations on evidence, innovation, and impact at the Innovation Bazaar & Panel Series. We hope to see you there!

10–13 February 2026 | Delhi, India

Block your calendar and register here:
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#EvalFest2026
January 29, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Turning agricultural data into decisions is rarely about adding more data.

It’s about making the right data usable, timely, and actionable.

#IndiaAI #AIForDevelopment #DigitalPublicInfrastructure #AIinAgriculture #AIForImpact
January 27, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Atul's work reminds us that impact isn’t just something you measure, it’s something you understand.

📌 A quiet but important reminder of why learning must last beyond the project cycle: www.athenainfonomics.com/blog-posts/i...
January 23, 2026 at 5:57 AM
Can access to finance change what’s possible for water and sanitation outcomes?

Across communities in India, evidence shows that when households can invest in safe water and sanitation, the benefits extend well beyond infrastructure.
January 22, 2026 at 7:23 AM
AI in agriculture is expanding fast. Evidence for smallholder farmers? Still limited.

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Athena Infonomics brings together evidence, policy & practice to ask a sharper question: what actually works?

Register to join: impact.indiaai.gov.in/registration
January 20, 2026 at 5:56 AM
At the Prosperity Futures: Child Safety Tech Summit, a pre-summit to the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Vijay Bhalaki, Co-Founder & Partner at Athena Infonomics, joined policymakers, technologists & civil society leaders to examine how #AI can strengthen #childprotection systems.
January 15, 2026 at 7:25 AM
AI in agriculture is often approached as 'how fast solutions can be built, deployed, and expanded'. Our experience suggests the harder work begins much earlier.
January 13, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Improving air quality isn’t just about setting standards, it’s about whether systems, institutions, and financing mechanisms can deliver on them.
January 12, 2026 at 10:25 AM
The work looks the way it does because the people behind it are different.
A small glimpse into the range of skills across our teams.

Follow along as we spotlight more team members.

#TeamAthena #SocialImpactWork #DevelopmentProfessionals #PolicyAndPractice #PeopleBehindTheWork
January 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Evaluations often focus on what happened. We focus on why it happened, what it means & how it’s used.

From adaptive MEL systems, context-driven methods to utilization-focused learning, Athena approaches evaluation as a tool for decision-making, not just accountability.

🔗 www.athenainfonomics.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:53 AM
With appreciation for what’s been, and hope for what’s next.
Happy New Year from Team Athena Infonomics!
January 1, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Athena is shaped by the people behind the work.

Big ideas, shared ambition, and a culture that grows through trust, challenge, and support – this is where meaning takes root.
December 26, 2025 at 11:22 AM
As the year comes to a close, we’re grateful for the trust and collaboration we’ve shared.

Season’s greetings and best wishes for the year ahead!
December 25, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Now seems to be the right moment to look back at the year that was.

So we can look ahead, keep walking, and take our story forward.

In gratitude,
All of us at Team Athena

#YearInReflection #LookingAhead #TurningInsightIntoAction #WhatComesNext #AthenaAt15
December 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
When government and partners come together to strengthen farmer services with a shared goal, it reduces effort, lowers costs, and improves on-farm safety and efficiency.
December 23, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Water Supply and Sanitation (WSS) challenges may look similar, but solutions rarely are.

#InclusiveFinance #Livelihoods #EvidenceToAction #SustainableDevelopment #WaterForAll #WSS
December 22, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Good systems matter. But so do the people who help you understand them.
Meghna shares how collaboration, shared learning, and a lot of patience shape her everyday work — especially when you’re still figuring things out.
Read it in her own words:
www.athenainfonomics.com/.../what-sol....
December 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Across Andhra Pradesh, farmer services are being reimagined through collaboration between government, social impact organisations, and technology partners.

Watch: youtu.be/RYjXnbqowxY
December 18, 2025 at 12:48 PM
At the IWA Water & Development Congress & Exhibition, Athena Infonomics and Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) formalised a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration across water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), waste management, and digital infrastructure.
December 17, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Urban water and sanitation investment pipelines often look strong on paper, but rarely survive contact with real market conditions.

#WaterDevelopmentCongress #WaterInvestments #WASHSystems #UrbanWASH #WASHFinancing
December 16, 2025 at 2:53 PM
What does fit-for-purpose AI really look like for water utilities–beyond pilots & promises?

On 10 Dec, this question anchored “From Insight to Impact”, hosted by Athena with GWI, GSMA, IWA, AfWASA, ADB and 300 Water Leaders at the IWA Water and Development Congress & Exhibition.
December 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Building a future-ready organisation takes more than ambition.

🎥 Shivi Rawat reflects on the shifts that shaped Athena’s growth—from strengthening our business development foundations to staying attuned to global signals that guide where we go next.

Here’s what she shared.
#PeopleOfAthena
December 12, 2025 at 10:31 AM
At the AGX AI Brunch Club at World Agri-Tech Dubai, we convened a deeply engaging conversation on what it truly takes to advance AI advisory for small-scale agriculture.

#WorldAgriTech #AIinAgriculture #EmergingTech #FoodSystems #DigitalAgriculture #EquityInTech #DataForGood
December 11, 2025 at 9:47 AM