Evaluation of the Impact of the Program on Social and Economic Rights (POSER) Agricultural Income Generating Activities in Rwanda

The study evaluated the impact of the POSER agricultural income–generating activities to beneficiaries living in Butaro and Bungwe sectors in Rwanda. A crosssectional study was conducted to assess the change in household income, subdivided into 5 socio-economic indicators: ability to pay for food, shelter, school fees, health insurance, and change in Ubudehe (socio-economic status categorization in Rwanda). The change in percentage of beneficiaries living in poverty and their satisfaction were also collected. A total of 235 participants completed the phone survey. Household incomes significantly improved from RWF 7,901.42 before to RWF 11,422.27 after joining the POSER program (P<0.001). Significant improvements were seen in four of the five socioeconomic indicators: the ability to afford food (P<0.001), shelter (P<0.001), health insurance (P<0.001), and children’s school fees (P<0.001). A significant percentage of beneficiaries moved from living below to above the poverty level (P<0.001). The majority of beneficiaries (91.5%) were satisfied with the program. Further research on factors that could have influenced the change in the socioeconomic status of the participants and their level of satisfaction is needed.

Author(s): Saddam Bukuru

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