Precision Development (PxD) is a global non-profit organization that harnesses technology, data science, and research to empower people living in poverty to improve their lives. 

By providing actionable information to the right people, in the right way and at the right time, PxD empowers poor people living in developing countries to improve their livelihoods, mitigate risks, and advance environmental sustainability. PxD provides customized and timely information to users via their mobile devices. PxD works with partners to build, scale, and improve mobile phone-based agricultural extension and other digital development initiatives to increase the productivity and income of extremely poor and vulnerable families around the world.



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Precision Development (PxD)

Precision Development (PxD)'s headquarters in Boston, MA, United States

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This department focuses on conducting and managing research initiatives to drive innovation and inform decision-making.

Research Department

This department is responsible for overseeing and coordinating various projects and initiatives to ensure successful implementation and execution.

Program Management

The Agronomy Team at Precision Development (PxD) specializes in developing and disseminating scientifically-backed agricultural guidance and best practices to farmers in developing countries. Through the use of mobile technology, the team provides farmers with tailored, timely advice to enhance crop productivity, improve soil health, and increase overall farm sustainability. Their work supports PxD's mission to empower vulnerable and impoverished communities by improving agricultural outcomes and livelihoods.

Agronomy Team

The Engineering and Development team at Precision Development (PxD) focuses on building, maintaining, and enhancing the technological platforms that deliver customized and timely information to users' mobile devices. The team comprises software developers and data engineers who collaborate to develop scalable systems, integrate data sources, and ensure robust data processing capabilities that support PxD's mission of empowering impoverished communities to improve their livelihoods and foster environmental sustainability.

Engineering and Development

This department oversees project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring projects meet quality standards and timelines.

Project Management

The Research and Analysis team at Precision Development (PxD) conducts rigorous data collection and analysis to inform the design, implementation, and evaluation of digital development initiatives. They focus on understanding the needs and behaviors of target populations, assessing the impact of PxD’s interventions, and generating insights to optimize the delivery of actionable information via mobile devices. By leveraging their expertise in climate research, data science, and field studies, the team ensures that PxD’s solutions are evidence-based and effectively contribute to improving livelihoods and promoting sustainability in developing countries.

Precision Development (PxD)

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Teams

Research Department

Program Management

Agronomy Team

Engineering and Development

Project Management

Research and Analysis

Offices

Precision Development (PxD)

Org chart

Teams

Research Department

Program Management

Agronomy Team

Engineering and Development

Project Management

Research and Analysis

Offices

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