About
Charles Efferson serves as a Professor at the Faculty of Business and Economics (HEC-UNIL) of the University of Lausanne. His academic work bridges management theory with practical applications in agriculture and development, focusing on digital technologies' role in transforming smallholder farming systems across the Global South.
His research spans Management, Artificial Intelligence, Agribusiness, Agricultural Development, Food Systems, and Development Economics. Efferson investigates how AI-powered digital advisory services can revolutionize managerial decision-making for small-scale farmers, directly addressing challenges in food security, rural development, and sustainable agricultural practices through innovative technological integration.
Recent scholarly output, exemplified by his 2023 publication on AI-driven digital advice for smallholder farming, demonstrates a clear trajectory of applying cutting-edge artificial intelligence to solve critical problems in agricultural value chains. This work strategically intersects business innovation, information systems, and global development studies, generating actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners in emerging economies.
