Building capacity for community-driven, evidence-based agri-food systems research — delivering food security, youth employment, and environmental sustainability for refugees and host communities in Northern Uganda.
Gulu University (GU) is leveraging the Institutional University Cooperation (IUC) programme to build its human capacity for research and learning, alongside more effective policies and system structures.
The project delivers community-driven, evidence-based agri-food systems research products and services — driving inclusive socio-economic transformation for both refugees and host communities in Northern Uganda.
Creating measurable, lasting impact in refugee-host communities through applied research and institutional capacity building.
Each sub-project is co-led by Flemish and local team leaders, combining international expertise with community-grounded knowledge.
Co-developing and disseminating climate-smart innovations for gender-sensitive, sustainable agri-food systems to address food shortages in refugee-hosting communities.
View sub-project detailsDeveloping innovations for value-added, safe, and nutritious foods while reducing food loss and waste — improving nutrition outcomes and off-farm income.
View sub-project detailsUnearthing drivers of conflict between refugees and hosts — co-generating gender-sensitive, community-led resolution systems that are faster and more restorative.
View sub-project detailsSupporting research-led agri-food business development to build entrepreneurial capacities of youth — improving market participation and living standards.
View sub-project detailsGenerating inclusive research solutions to manage land, water, soil, waste and bio-physical environments in settlements affected by unsustainable practices.
View sub-project detailsImproving Gulu University's capacity to formulate, monitor and audit gender-sensitive policy implementation, ICT and education quality assurance systems.
View sub-project detailsA dedicated team bridging Flemish and Ugandan institutions to drive meaningful, lasting change in Northern Uganda's agri-food systems.
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