Our Research Projects

Collaboration for Inclusive Development Research (CIDR), Centre for Effective Global Action (CEGA)

The State of Inclusion of African Researchers in Global Development Research

Research on the participation, collaboration, and equity of African scholars in global development research agendas.

H2-AgroUganda (Green Hydrogen to Fertilizer Project)

East Africa Fertiliser Market Study

Market analysis to inform fertilizer sector development in East Africa using green hydrogen technologies.

Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa (NIERA)

Gamified Savings as a Problem Gambling Intervention

Presentation and evidence from behavioral research on using gamified savings as an approach to mitigate problem gambling.

NUSAF, World Bank

Evaluation of NUSAF3 Economic Inclusion Interventions

Study assessing implementation processes, cost-effectiveness, and impacts of NUSAF3's livelihood support programs.

Soroti Catholic Diocese Integrated Development Organisation (SOCADIDO)

Integrated Final Evaluation and Feasibility Study for Multi-Actor Partnership (MAP) Project

A project review assessing the impact and scalability of multi-stakeholder engagement in sustainable agriculture in Eastern Uganda.

CARE Uganda Food Security Assessment

An ongoing assessment of food security conditions in refugee-hosting districts of Western Uganda. Uses a longitudinal panel design to track seasonal variation in food access, dietary diversity, and coping strategies among refugee and host community households.

World Bank Climate Resilience in Northern Uganda

An active research programme assessing household-level climate vulnerability and testing the effectiveness of bundled climate adaptation interventions including weather-indexed insurance, drought-tolerant seed varieties, and farmer field schools.

International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

Value Chain Deep Dive — Arabica Coffee and Soybean in Uganda

In-depth study of the Arabica coffee and soybean value chains to identify productivity gaps and intervention points.

International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

Financial Access for Mid-Channel Players in Agricultural Value Chains

Assessment of credit and finance access for traders and processors in Uganda's coffee and soybean value chains.

CARE Uganda

Inclusive Market-Based Development for Smallholder Farmers in Northern Uganda

A value chain and market analysis project focused on fostering inclusive, market-led growth for smallholders in Karamoja and Kitgum.

CEGA Impact Evaluation: Northern Uganda Livelihoods

Randomised control trial evaluating the NUSAF3 livelihood support programme across 120 communities in Acholi, Lango, and Teso sub-regions. The evaluation measured effects on income, assets, women's empowerment, and food security over a 24-month follow-up period.

Independent Research

Validating Resilience Metrics for Food Security and Women's Dietary Diversity During COVID-19 in Uganda

Empirical validation of key resilience indicators affecting food security and women's nutrition during the pandemic period.

World Bank, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)

Technical Evaluation of the e-Voucher Input Subsidy Program in Uganda

Evaluation of Uganda's digital subsidy distribution for agricultural inputs and its effectiveness in reaching smallholders.

AERC Economic Policy Research Programme

A multi-country research initiative examining fiscal policy, agricultural taxation, and smallholder market participation across Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Findings contributed to AERC policy briefs and regional trade policy consultations.

IFPRI Agricultural Market Systems Analysis

A two-year research programme examining market system dynamics, price transmission, and trader behaviour across maize and bean markets in Northern and Eastern Uganda. Informed World Food Programme targeting decisions and government grain price stabilisation policies.

African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)

Do Demand-Driven Agricultural Extension Policies Improve Nutrition Outcomes?

Panel survey-based study investigating the link between participatory extension approaches and household nutrition outcomes in Uganda.

International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

Monthly Price Monitoring and Analysis of Maize and Rice in East Africa

Ongoing analysis of maize and rice price trends in key East African markets to inform agricultural and trade policies.

Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa (NIERA)

Do Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change Impact Food and Nutrition Security in Sub-Saharan Africa?

A systematic review investigating the effectiveness of climate adaptation strategies on improving food and nutrition outcomes.