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    Bolstering household resilience to food insecurity in protracted crisis: the Case of Upper-Nile State, South Sudan
    (Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2025) Bisetsa, E.; Burny, P.; Bititi, G.; Mumararungu, I.; Rwirahira, J.; Rutabagaya, E.
    This study assessed food insecurity in four counties of Upper Nile State using the Food Consumption Score (FCS) and Household Hunger Scale (HHS). It also ascertained the coping mechanisms adopted by households in response to food insecurity using the Reduced Coping Strategy Index (rCSI), it also formulated recommendations to bolster the ability of households to withstand food insecurity. Quantitative data were collected through a structured household survey of 440 randomly selected respondents from 21 payams using two-stage cluster sampling with probability proportionate to size. Qualitative data were gathered via focus group discussions and interviews with community leaders. The findings reveal alarming food insecurity levels. Over half (55%) of households fall into the poor FCS category, characterized by minimal dietary diversity and insufficient protein, fruits, and vegetables, while 34.3% are borderline, and only 10.7% achieve acceptable dietary standards. The HHS shows 76.1% of households experience moderate hunger, reflecting significant health and well-being challenges. Coping mechanisms reveal further distress, with Baliet County reporting the highest mean rCSI (21.5), followed by Ulang (20.7), Melut (19.3), and Nasir (18.9). These findings underscore the urgent need for targeted interventions. Recommendations include promoting resilience through diversified livelihood activities such as small-scale agriculture, poultry, and goat-rearing, coupled with training and resource provision. Investments in drought-resistant seeds, improved farming techniques, and market access initiatives are essential. Additionally, community-based projects to rehabilitate irrigation systems and provide agricultural extension services could help sustain food security. The FCS, HHS, and rCSI metrics offer crucial insights into the extent and nature of food insecurity, guiding efforts to support the most vulnerable populations in Upper Nile State.
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    Gender and intersectional analysis of agricultural value chains for youth engagement in Rwanda
    (Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2025) Rutabagaya, E.; Burny, P.; Ya-Bititi, G.M.; Bisetsa, E.; Mumararungu, I.; Rwirahira, J.
    Youth engagement in agriculture is recognized as a quick and effective way to address problems of rural unemployment, poverty and food insecurity. This paper explores factors influencing youth engagement in agricultural value chains across nine districts in Rwanda, focusing on five major crops in Rwanda: maize, Irish potatoes, beans, chilies, and avocados. The study employed both quantitative and qualitative methods, including a survey of 635 youth engaged in selected value chains across nine districts in Rwanda, supplemented by key informant interviews and focus group discussions. Results from this study revealed a segmentation of youth engagement in value chains along gender lines, both in the selection of value chains and accross different segments. The study identified differences in the prioritization of needs among different youth social identities in agricultural, along with gender disparities in the ownership and control of productive resources. The study further noted that young women encounter particular barriers limiting their participation in leadership roles in agricultural organizations, including limited skills, restricted mobility, low education, and heavy domestic responsibilities. The study recommends deliberate measures to address these challenges, entailing the introduction of financial solutions to improve youth access to productive resources, affirmative actions to enhance young women’s inclusion in lucrative value chain segments, and awareness interventions to address social norms. Likewise, strengthening governance structures of farmer cooperatives for youth engagement will unlock employment opportunities for young people in agriculture.