The FAO HIV and AIDS Project in Northern Uganda was implemented by World Vision under its Livelihood Security Program. The objectives of the project included protecting and promoting food security amidst labor shortages as a result of HIV and AIDS, nutrition and livelihoods of HIV and AIDS affected households through small scale interventions, and to enhance the capacity and knowledge of local institutions on strategies to protect and promote food security. This evaluation aimed at assessing the extent to which these objectives were realized.
PROJECT TITLE
FAO’s Emergency Response and Rehabilitation Assistance in the Greater Horn of Africa. Evaluation of FAO HIV/AIDS Project in Gulu, Northern Uganda
To assess the extent to which the objectives of the project i.e. protecting and promoting food security amidst labor shortages as a result of HIV and AIDS, nutrition and livelihoods of HIV and AIDS affected households through small scale interventions, and to enhance the capacity and knowledge of local institutions on strategies to protect and promote food security were realized.
• Assess the relevance, effectiveness and impact of FAO’s emergency and rehabilitation assistance in support of HIV and AIDS affected households in Northern Uganda
• Review other initiatives and practices in the country which should be considered by FAO and its partners to improve the food security and livelihoods of HIV and AIDS affected households and communities
• Assess how effectively FAO’s HIV and AIDS emergency interventions in Uganda address issues of gender.
A qualitative approach was adopted in collecting data for the program evaluation. Study participants were purposively. Data collection methods included a desk review of key documents and key informant interviews with stakeholders in government ministries/departments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), bi-lateral agencies (e.g., Sida), UN agencies (e.g., WFP, UNAIDS) and Gulu local government. Group interviews were conducted with target beneficiaries in IDPs camps in Bobi and Paicho sub-counties.
