Region
Client & Partners
- WorldFish Zambia
- CGIAR Gender Platform
Situation
The interventions from WorldFish aimed at reducing the barriers between smallholder aquaculture farmers and access to improved aquaculture practices, inputs (feeds and seeds) and output (markets chains) in Zambia's aquaculture value chain and food systems.
Solution
The study employed a mixed-methodology design to analyse both qualitative and quantitative data; however, the two datasets were analysed separately. Data collection methods included the use of survey questionnaires, key informant interviews (KII), and focus group discussions (FGDs). For sampling, a multi-staged sampling technique was used to provide flexibility in anticipation of farmers' unavailability due to the farming season and the seasonal rains during fieldwork. Enumerators were locally recruited with the help of a country-based FIFE evaluation consultant, ensuring they were well-trained for the fieldwork. In terms of data processing and analysis, the quantitative data were analysed using Microsoft Excel, STATA, and SPSS software, while the qualitative notes from the FGDs and KIIs were uploaded to ATLAS.ti and MAXQDA software for analysis.
Objectives
- 1 Assess gender-differentiated climate impacts on aquaculture communities
- 2 Identify vulnerability patterns among women in the value chain
- 3 Develop gender-responsive recommendations for climate adaptation
- 4 Support evidence-based policy advocacy at national and regional levels
Outcomes
- Comprehensive gender impact assessment report published
- Policy recommendations developed for gender-responsive interventions
- Stakeholder capacity building conducted on gender mainstreaming
- Evidence base established for future climate-gender programming
