Project: Sesame – Green Jobs Uganda (SGU): Eco-Agriculture-Sesame Livelihoods and Organic Green Business Opportunities for Young Rural People Plan International & NOGAMU – PDCC Limited (2017)
Location: Barr, Agweng, and Ogur Sub-Counties, Lira District
Key Result Area: Increased livelihood opportunities for youth sesame farmers through eco-agriculture and participation in the green economy.
Total Project Amount: EU-funded (through UNOPS, managed by Plan International Spain & Uganda, with NOGAMU)
Download: Project Details PDF | Final Evaluation Report
Overview
The Sesame – Green Jobs Uganda (SGU) Project aimed to improve the quality of life in Lira District by strengthening the green economy, promoting sustainable consumption, and creating organic business opportunities for youth. The project targeted youth sesame farmers, MSMEs, and rural enterprises, with support from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), financial institutions, and local governments.
PDCC Limited conducted the Final Evaluation, applying a mixed-methods approach that assessed the project’s relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, impact, and sustainability. The evaluation gathered insights from 396 respondents, including beneficiaries, non-beneficiaries, farmer groups, Plan International staff, district and sub-county officials, and private sector partners.
Programme Objectives
Enhance eco-agriculture production for sesame and other green enterprises.
Create organic and green business opportunities for rural youth.
Build inclusive participation of youth in the sustainable green economy.
Strengthen value chain integration through stakeholder partnerships.
Impact
Improved sesame productivity through eco-agriculture practices.
Increased youth employment and green business start-ups.
Strengthened linkages between farmers, MSMEs, and markets.
Raised awareness of organic agriculture and sustainable consumption.
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