The core aim of this briefing note is to answer the question, “Is sugarcane growing associated with household food insecurity – and perhaps even causes it?” The study relied mainly on primary data collected from the sugarcane-growing sub-regions of Buganda, Busoga and Bunyoro. Food security is measured using…
The study analyses the relationship between households’ participation in sugarcane production and food security in Uganda’s major producing subregions of Buganda, Busoga and Bunyoro. Using primary data collected from 1,771 households and group discussions, the study uses three different measures of food security: — Household Food Insecurity Access…
This Research Paper series is designed to disseminate timely research and policy analytical outputs generated by the USAID-funded Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research, Capacity, and Influence (PRCI) and its Associate Awards and Buy-ins. The PRCI project is managed by the Food Security Group…
On 5th October 2023, EPRC organized a Stakeholder’s Planning Workshop for the Development of The Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) For the Sugar Sub-Sector. It aimed to introduce stakeholders to the RIA process, gather input on issues, identify a technical working group, and refine the roadmap. The workshop featured…
On September 26, 2023, EPRC organized the 11th Annual National Forum on Agriculture and Food Security with the theme "Sugarcane-Food Security Paradox in Uganda: Actions for Sustainability." The overall objective of the Forum was to stimulate public debate on balancing food security and the drive of public investment…