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Microcredit Impact Study
Agriculture

Microcredit Access & Crop Productivity

Household-level impact evaluation of microcredit programs on agricultural productivity and income among smallholder farmers in Western Uganda.

Client: Microfinance institutions / Local government

Key finding: Borrowers achieved 1,417 kg yield vs. 612 kg for non-borrowers (+805 kg); microcredit increases yield by approx. 681 kg (p=0.0054); 81.7% face repayment difficulties.

Methodology: Descriptive cross-sectional survey, n=260 farming households, multi-stage sampling, KIIs and FGDs, chi-square, t-test, multiple linear regression (Adj. R² = 0.6334).

Liverflukes Study
Agriculture

Prevalence of Liver Fluke in Slaughtered Goats

Prevalence, risk factors, and economic impact assessment of liverfluke infestation among goat populations in Western Uganda.

Client: District Veterinary Office / Local Government

Key finding: 20.98% prevalence rate; severe lesions caused average loss of UGX 30,100 per goat; total financial loss over 2 months ≈ UGX 3.19 million.

Methodology: Cross-sectional study, n=205 goats, systematic random sampling, post-mortem inspection, microscopy (10×–40×), lesion severity scoring (1–10 cm scale), linear regression (R² = 96.1%), chi-square analysis.

WASH in Schools
Education

WASH Conditions in Schools

Comprehensive baseline assessment of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene infrastructure in 85 schools across Uganda.

Client: NGO / District Education Office

Key finding: Only 34% of surveyed schools met minimum WASH standards; pupil-to-latrine ratio exceeded 1:80 in 60% of schools; handwashing facilities absent in 47% of sites.

Methodology: Baseline survey, n=85 schools, structured observation checklists, key informant interviews with head teachers and district officials, descriptive statistics.

Climate Adaptation
Climate Action

Climate Adaptation Strategies for Farmers

Evaluation of climate-smart agriculture practices and community resilience in drought-prone districts of Northern Uganda.

Client: Development partner / Local Government

Key finding: Farmers adopting climate-smart practices reported 28% higher yields; drought-tolerant variety adoption reduced crop failure risk by 41% compared to control households.

Methodology: Mixed-methods evaluation, n=180 farming households, FGDs, KIIs, household surveys, difference-in-differences analysis across 4 drought-prone districts.

Post-Harvest Losses Study
Agriculture

Effect of Cold Chain on Post-Harvest Losses

Investigating the effect of the cold chain on post-harvest losses in fresh food markets in Kampala, Uganda.

Client: Development partner / Market trader associations

Key finding: 16.9% average weekly produce loss; cold storage extends shelf life from 4 to 6–7 days; 72.9% of traders willing to pay for cold storage.

Methodology: Mixed-methods cross-sectional, n=91 respondents (wholesalers, vendors, transporters), 5 major markets (Nakawa, Busega, Nakasero, Kalerwe, Nateete), controlled refrigeration experiment (tomatoes & carrots at 8–10°C over 16 days), ANOVA, chi-square, regression analysis.

Wetland Conversion Study
Climate Action

Environmental Impact of Wetland Conversion

Socio-economic and ecological effects of wetland conversion for agriculture in Central Uganda.

Client: National Environment Management Authority / Local Government

Key finding: Converted wetlands showed 55% reduction in biodiversity indices; 78% of adjacent communities reported declining water quality; seasonal flooding increased by 32% post-conversion.

Methodology: Ecological survey combined with household interviews, n=150 households, biodiversity transect sampling, GIS land-use change mapping, chi-square and regression analysis.

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