A value chain approach for economic integration and self-reliance of refugees and host communities in East Africa
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| Project's full title | A value chain approach for economic integration and self-reliance of refugees and host communities in East Africa |
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| Introduction | In Uganda, a three-year project funded by IKEA Foundation aimed at providing sustainable, long-term solutions that go beyond humanitarian aid and help refugees and host communities alike. By creating opportunities for both groups, the project seeks to enable refugees to contribute to the local economy without causing social tensions. This research generates evidence on the impact of these interventions. |
| Country | Kenya Uganda |
| Start date | 31/12/2019 |
| End date | 31/03/2025 |
| Status | Closed |
| Recipient / Target Areas | Uganda |
| Objective / Goal |
The impact evaluation aims at assessing whether the intervention is effective in promoting self-sufficiency among refugees and their host communities, and in building social cohesion in the communities. The evaluation involves three rounds of data collection: a baseline conducted in 2021, a midline conducted in 2023 (two years into the project), and an endline in 2024. The survey covers 3,600 households in both refugee and host communities.
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| Partners |
IKEA Foundation |
| Beneficiaries | Uganda is home to one of the world's largest refugee populations, with over 1.5 million refugees and asylum seekers from various countries residing there. The country has a unique approach to refugees, emphasizing self-reliance and a development-based approach to assistance. The Government of Uganda, in collaboration with FAO and other partners, is implementing programs to support the well-being of both refugees and host communities. |
| Activities |
RAVES provides farmers with agricultural inputs and assets, passion fruit seedlings and promotes knowledge and skills of farmers via Farmer Field Schools (FFS). |
| Impact | The long-term outcome of the intervention is to enable self-reliance among refugees and host communities. |
| Contact | [email protected] |
| Related publications |
Building evidence on agricultural value chains interventions in refugee settings13/04/2023This baseline report examines the Refugee Agricultural Value Chains for Economic Self-reliance (RAVES) project in Uganda. The programme adopts an innovative approach, with a focus on providing sustainable long-term solutions beyond humanitarian assistance that mitigate the negative effects of displacement, uplift refugees, and support host communities. |