RESEARCH PROJECT

The potential of smallholder poultry farming in transforming rural livelihoods in Rwanda

Updated: October 2025

Project overview

Project start: January 2023
Project manager: Marie Christine Dusingize
Funded by: Doctoral thesis project

Participants

Global goals

  • 1. No poverty
  • 5. Gender equality

Short summary

This research project investigates how smallholder poultry farming can enhance rural household food and nutrition security and promote gender equality in Rwanda.

The main purpose of this research is to investigate how smallholder poultry farming can serve as a catalyst for improving rural livelihoods in Rwanda.

Specifically, the study aims to assess the contributions of smallholder poultry farming to local food security, examine the gender dynamics shaping participation and outcomes in poultry farming, and evaluate the impact of Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) on the transformation of smallholder poultry farming and rural livelihoods. 

By focusing on these aspects, the research intends to uncover the potential of smallholder poultry farming to enhance food security, promote gender equality, and leverage ICT for sustainable practices.

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