Women in research and fieldwork in Africa

African women in agriculture and farming

AWinERA AFRICA LTD · KAMPALA, UGANDA

Advancing Women in Economic Research Africa

Evidence-based research bridging rigorous analysis and real-world policy impact across Africa.

Our Research Work With Us

Research Projects

2021 – Present

Partner Organisations

AERC, CEGA & many more

Pillars

Quality, Integrity, Efficiency

Countries

East & Central Africa

WHAT WE DO

Research · Evaluation · Advisory

We combine rigorous methods with deep local knowledge to deliver evidence that shapes policy and improves lives across Africa.

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Impact Evaluation

Rigorous RCTs, quasi-experimental methods, and difference-in-differences to measure causal effects of development programmes.

Agricultural Research

Value chain analysis, food security assessments, and market research across African agriculture and food systems.

Policy Advisory

Translating complex research into clear, evidence-based policy recommendations for governments and development agencies.

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Our Research

Thematic Areas

Seven interconnected domains addressing the most pressing challenges in African development.

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Thematic Area 01

Gender & Women's Economic Empowerment

Promoting women's economic participation and leadership in research, policy, and agricultural value chains across East Africa.

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Thematic Area 02

Agriculture & Food Systems

Research on agricultural productivity, market access, and food production systems across East Africa.

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Thematic Area 03

Climate Adaptation & Resilience

Understanding and strengthening community resilience to climate change impacts on food and livelihoods.

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Latest Research

Featured Publication

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Adong, A., Kornher, L., Chichaibelu, B.B., & Arslan, A. (2026). The hidden costs of coffee production in the Eastern African value chains.Journal of Sustainable Development. https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.70658

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New Policy Brief: Strengthening Agricultural Extension Services in Uganda

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10 May 2024

New Policy Brief: Strengthening Agricultural Extension Services in Uganda

AWinERA's latest policy brief examines gaps in Uganda's agricultural extension system and recommends evidence-based reforms to improve service delivery for smallholder farmers across all regions.

NUSAF3 Evaluation Findings Inform World Bank Social Protection Strategy

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2 April 2024

NUSAF3 Evaluation Findings Inform World Bank Social Protection Strategy

Key findings from AWinERA's rigorous evaluation of the NUSAF3 economic inclusion programme have been incorporated into the World Bank's updated social protection strategy for fragile and conflict-affected states in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Annual Price Monitoring Report: Maize and Rice Markets in Africa 2023

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15 March 2024

Annual Price Monitoring Report: Maize and Rice Markets in Africa 2023

Our latest annual report on maize and rice price trends across Africa reveals significant seasonal volatility, with implications for food security policy and humanitarian response planning in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.

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