Somalia
Which part of Africa is Somalia located in?
East
What does the SRRP stand for?
Somalia Relief and Recovery Program
What were the 3 methodologies used by the researchers?
Desk review, qualitative and quantitative methods
What was the main goal within the ERMS sector?
To increase income for disaster affected households
What was the main goal within the health sector?
To improve the health status of mothers and children through provision of quality health care
What are the colours of the Somali flag?
White and light blue
Who was the SRRP funded by?
USAID
What are the benefits to qualitative methods like key informant interviews and focus groups discussion in disaster areas?
Offers insights from local leaders about community structures and can understand nuanced perspectives from vulnerable community members
What project activity was implemented to increase income?
Cash transfer program
True or false: The financial stability of households increased the effectiveness of health education to improve the overall health of respondents.
True: The activities in the ERMS and health sectors worked hand in hand to create long term resilience and self sufficiency
What is the capital of Somalia?
Mogadishu
What types of sampling did the researchers use?
Purposive and multistage
What percent did household food security improve by?
1 percent
Who were the health messages shared with and how was the information spread?
With community members during health visits, group discussions and door to door sensitizations
What are the main industries of Somalia?
Agriculture and forestry
Who was not a targeted beneficiary of the project?: IDPs, pastoralists, fishermen, returnees, or women
Fishermen
What is the purpose of triangulation in a research study?
Improves accuracy and validity by ensuring that numerical findings are supported by the lived experiences of respondents
The average monthly income of participants increased from $30USD to what amount?
$194.64 USD
Knowledge and access to midwife services
What is the estimated population of Somalia?
21, 289, 000 people
What is the name of the project that inspired the SRRP?
Drought Relief and Recovery Program (DRRP)
What digital collection tool was used by researchers?
ODK-ONA (Open Data Collection Kit)
Which indicators were used to suggest that increased income resulted in more balanced nutrition and overall health of respondents?
Household diversity scores and food consumption scores
What did 40 percent of respondents cite as being a hinderance to implementing the nutritional information they learned?
Hight food prices and the social taboos of breastfeeding