Participatory Evaluation of the 2008 Farmer Field School Programme, Lira, Uganda

This is an evaluation of the 2008 farmer field school (FFS) programme facilitated by Action Against Hunger (ACF) in Uganda’s Lango sub-region. The programme was implemented from 1 January to 31 July 2008 under a letter of agreement with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), who provided the cash and in-kind programme inputs. The farmer field school evaluation seeks to achieve the following objectives: To evaluate the FFS methodology and process for 12 groups in Minakulu and Okwang subcounties. To evaluate FFS impact on household food security and livelihoods, according to qualitative and quantitative data analysis generated through questionnaires, focus groups, and interviews. To identify existing strengths and weaknesses in ACF FFS implementation and M&E. To involve ACF staff in an applied learning opportunity and identify training needs for improve FFS implementation and M&E. To develop specific recommendations for improved FFS programming in 2009.