Formative Evaluation of World Food Programme's Livelihoods Programme, Karamoja, Uganda

This document describes a comprehensive evaluation of various programs aimed at improving livelihoods and social protection in the Karamoja region of Uganda, with a particular focus on the NUSAF 2 program implemented by the World Food Programme (WFP). The evaluations employed diverse methodologies, including surveys, interviews, data analysis, and participatory approaches, to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of the interventions. Results revealed that while programs like NUSAF 2 have had some success in reaching vulnerable populations and engaging them in productive activities, there are significant challenges such as unclear objectives, dependency risks, implementation delays, and methodological constraints. The evaluations suggest a need for strategic realignment, better coordination among livelihood actors, and a systematic approach to ensure long-term benefits. They also highlight operational inefficiencies, gender disparities, and the necessity for effective monitoring and evaluation. The document concludes that these programs, including NUSAF 2, require a reset with a sharper focus, greater technical capacity, and attention to quality to align with broader development objectives and improve food security and livelihoods in Karamoja. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: Closed organisation: Department for International Development
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Impact evaluation; Process evaluation
• Impact methods: Theory-based methods
• Theory-based methods: Other
• Process methods: Focus groups or group interviews; Individual interviews
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: July 2012

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes