Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Economic Outcomes and Well-being of Rural Communities in Western Uganda

Uganda Agriculture Entrepreneurship & Private Sector Development Social Protection

Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Economic Outcomes and Well-being of Rural Communities in Western Uganda

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Researchers

Mahreen Mahmud, Emma Riley

Abstract

This project is using high-frequency phone surveys to dynamically track the impact of COVID-19 over a three-month period. Researchers already have baseline data on a sample of 1,250 households randomly selected from rural villages in Western Uganda. These baseline surveys were conducted during the start of March 2020, before any restrictions began or cases of COVID-19 occurred in Uganda. This baseline data will allow the researchers to compare the impact of the lockdown and the COVID-19 outbreak to the baseline situation of these households.

Project Outcomes of Interest

Consumption, income and use of shock coping mechanisms such as running down savings or selling livestock or assets, health status including mental well-being and impact on intra household dynamics

Partners

Raising the Village

Link to Results

Full working paper available here

Impact Goals

  • Improve social-safety net responses

Project Data Collection Mode

  • CATI (Computer-assisted telephone interviewing)

Results Status

Results