MBC: Building the Invisible refers to the foundational work by founder Anselmo Boaventura to create a digital infrastructure that connects sponsors with verified smallholder farmers in Mozambique. By leveraging advanced research and systematic documentation, MBC creates a unique ecosystem where smallholders receive support directly for their seed and fertilizer needs, ensuring transparency and impact.
The Vision for the Invisible
Anselmo Boaventura envisions building the invisible. This strategy involves creating digital infrastructure, content moats, land intelligence, and network effects that provide long-term value for Mozambican agriculture.
This framework includes:
- 600 articles indexed by Google, creating a deep repository of agricultural knowledge.
- 6 computational models designed to analyze agricultural data and trends.
- A 16-entity ontology that functions as a digital twin for operational oversight.
- Network effects that grow the community's impact over time.
- A strategic framework based on 7 theorists, building a robust intellectual foundation for agricultural development.
These components serve as research directions and blueprints for what could be built for Mozambican agriculture, reflecting a commitment to innovation in a region with limited existing digital infrastructure.
Impact on the Smallholder Farmer's Season
For a smallholder farmer in the COJAZ cooperative in Zambezia, this vision translates into tangible seasonal support. A sponsor gives from $25, which goes directly to the farmer's local seed and fertilizer shop. The farmer receives the necessary inputs for the season, while the sponsor gets the receipt and field photos. After harvest, the farmer repays into a Community Fund that enables the sponsorship of the next farmer, ensuring the cycle of support continues.
Frequently asked questions
What are the core components of the invisible infrastructure? The invisible infrastructure consists of 600 indexed articles, 6 computational models, a 16-entity ontology, network effects, and a strategic framework derived from 7 theorists.
How does digital infrastructure affect agriculture? Digital infrastructure serves as a foundation for data collection and resource management, which can help organizations track yields and optimize resource distribution for smallholder farmers.
Why is an ontology important for development projects? An ontology provides a structured way to represent knowledge and entities, acting as a digital twin that helps organizations understand and map complex systems like agricultural supply chains.
How to Participate
If you would like to support these efforts, you can sponsor a farmer starting from $25. Please note that sponsorships are gifts, not investments, and 92% of your contribution goes directly to the farmer's seed and fertilizer shop, while 8% covers field verification and receipt documentation.