CARE Uganda Food Security Assessment
Overview
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.
Research Objectives
Assess household food security status, dietary diversity, and coping strategies among target populations
Identify key barriers and enabling factors affecting programme uptake and long-term sustainability
Generate actionable policy recommendations for government and development partners at national and regional level
Methodology
This project used rigorous mixed-methods research approaches including household surveys, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and quantitative data analysis. Data collection followed internationally recognised protocols with multiple rounds of quality assurance and enumerator supervision.
Key Findings
Findings from this project have been used to inform policy decisions at national and regional level. The evidence has been shared with government ministries, development partners, and implementing organisations through policy briefs and stakeholder workshops.
Request the full research reportTimeline
Start
1 July 2023
End
Ongoing