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Do Demand-Driven Agricultural Extension Policies Improve Nutrition Outcomes?
CompletedAfrican Economic Research Consortium (AERC)

Do Demand-Driven Agricultural Extension Policies Improve Nutrition Outcomes?

Overview

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

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.

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Timeline

Start

1 January 2021

End

31 December 2021