Matthew Ayamga

Matthew Ayamga is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Wageningen University's Department of Business Management and Organisation. His research focuses on digital innovation adoption in SMEs, organizational learning in technology-driven contexts, and sustainable agriculture through digitalization. He completed his PhD in 2024 with a thesis titled 'Digitalization in the agri-food sector: challenges, strategic adaptation and collaboration for sustainable agriculture' under promoters Prof. Dolfsma and Prof. Tekinerdogan.

Key research areas include digital platformization in smallholder farming, open innovation strategies, and institutional frameworks for technology integration in African agriculture. His work bridges business management theories with practical applications in agriculture, emphasizing ethical data use and stakeholder collaboration.

Recent projects include the 'Digitalization and Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture' initiative (2021–2024), which explored service ecosystems and institutional challenges in agricultural digitalization. Collaborations span interdisciplinary teams and international institutions, focusing on Ghana and broader African contexts.

Publications highlight themes such as data extractivism in farming, adaptive strategies for organizational failures, and the role of drones in agricultural policy. His research contributes to both academic discourse and policy development for sustainable tech adoption.