The Wienco aimed to improve the livelihoods of rice farmers in selected countries in the sub-region by increasing the competitiveness of domestic rice supply to meet increasing demand. Wienco, under the CARI project, seeks to extend support to 3000 rice farmers in Weta, Sogakope (Volta region), and Asutsuare, Dawhenya (Greater Accra region). This baseline report sought to provide Wienco with an initial step to establishing a benchmark to track outcomes and impact of Programme components, support the implementation of results-based management, and test the Programme’s theory of change. This baseline survey generated quantitative information on the current status of rice farmers’ production and income, inputs and labour, planting techniques, storage practices, etc. Wienco Ghana engaged JMK to carry out a baseline study of rice farmers using Wienco products.

KEY OUTPUTS AT-A-GLANCE

In undertaking this assignment, JMK:

a) Designed questionnaires and interview guides.

b) Designed data collection forms using ODK.

c) Developed data collection guidelines and training manuals to ensure efficient data collection and quality assurance with data collected.

d) Recruited, trained and managed a team of 10 interviewers and 2 supervisors

e) Collected quantitative data using the technology-enabled mobile app from 700 farmers. In executing this assignment, JMK Consulting designed questionnaires and electronic data collection forms, collected 700 farmer data, and produced a baseline report.

f) Produced a baseline survey report.