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Dr. Helen Hambly is a Professor in the Department of Capacity Development and Extension at the University of Guelph’s School of Environmental Design and Rural Development. She joined the institution in 2003 after 30+ years in international agricultural research and development, including roles with the CGIAR, IDRC, and Canadian NGOs. Her work focuses on knowledge mobilization, IT in agricultural innovation systems, and rural broadband advocacy. She leads projects such as Canada’s WELL-E AI initiative and the Regional Rural Broadband Strategy. Dr. Hambly also engages in gender analysis in agricultural policy and governance, serving as Chair of the International Potato Center and Vice-President of Farm Radio International.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Toronto
- Master of Environmental Studies, York University
- Doctor of Philosophy, York University
Research Interests:
- Technology adoption in developing nations
- Rural-urban digital divides
- Gender equity in agricultural innovation
- Capacity-building for smallholder farmers
- Agricultural communication systems
Grants & Leadership:
- Project lead for Canada’s national agricultural broadband strategy
- Principal investigator for the WELL-E AI capacity development project
- Former Chair of CGIAR’s RTB Research Program Steering Committee
Labs & Collaborations:
- WELL-E AI project (multi-stakeholder initiative)
- Rural Broadband Policy Advocacy Network
- Journalists for Human Rights (Vice-Chair)
