This study is about the Gira Inka programme and the fight against malnutrition of children less than five years, particularity in the Fumbwe sector. The study adopted a descriptive design. Scientific methods and techniques were used and facilitated the researcher to find the studys results through the procedures used for the collection, analysis of data and interpretation. The data was collected through questionnaires and analysed with SPSS v21, descriptive statistics, and correlation analysis.
Good nutrition is a good indicator for a country’s sustainable development. It contributes to achieving the country’s objectives, to which Rwanda has committed itself in his Millennium Development Goals. Malnutrition in an individual or at the community level impacts negatively on the well-being of the individual as well as on the community’s development. To help people get out of this precarious situation and its consequences, the Rwandan government has implemented various strategies against malnutrition including the "Gira Inka" programme.
Table of Contents
0. OBSTRACT
1. INTRODUCTION
2. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
3. PROPBLEM STATEMENT
4. METHODOLOGY
5. FINDINGS
5.1. Family members’ nutrition status before and after receiving a cow
5.2. Families’ monthly income before and after receiving cow
5.3. Daily meals taken before and after receiving cow
5.4. Constraints of Gira Inka programme
5.5. The strategies to overcome the challenges of Gira Inka programme
6. CONCLUSION AND RECOMANDATIONS
Research Objectives and Themes
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of the "Gira Inka" (One Cow per Poor Family) programme on the reduction of malnutrition among children under five years in the Fumbwe sector of Rwanda between 2010 and 2015.
- Nutritional status improvement of beneficiaries
- Economic empowerment and household income growth
- Changes in daily dietary consumption patterns
- Identification of operational constraints in the programme
- Strategic recommendations for programme sustainability
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3. PROPBLEM STATEMENT
Nearly one billion people living currently in conditions of life lives in absolute poverty with an income of less than one U.S. dollar per day (FAO, 2006).
In general, in developing countries, more than one in four children is underweight and a proportion that exceeds one in two children in the poorest countries. These children are very vulnerable to diseases and many people never reach adulthood. Malnutrition is the underlying cause of more than half of infant mortality. As for the survivors, who become adults, they find themselves facing a future often marked by hunger, lack of shelter, illiteracy and unemployment (FAO, 2006).
Rwanda is classified as 159th place in 177 pays ranked by the Human Development Index on the list of the poorest countries in the world, with a population of about ten million of which over 90% live in rural areas and depend mainly on agriculture (HDI, 2004).
Summary of Chapters
0. OBSTRACT: This section provides a concise overview of the study's purpose, design, and key findings regarding the positive impact of the Gira Inka programme on malnutrition and household economic status.
1. INTRODUCTION: The introduction contextualizes the relationship between good nutrition and sustainable development, identifying the Gira Inka programme as a key government strategy to combat poverty and malnutrition.
2. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: This chapter reviews global and regional statistics on malnutrition, highlighting the severity of the problem in developing nations and specifically within Rwandan households.
3. PROPBLEM STATEMENT: The problem statement details the precarious economic conditions in Rwanda and the persistence of malnutrition, justifying the need for an evaluative study of the Gira Inka programme.
4. METHODOLOGY: This section outlines the descriptive design, sampling techniques, and analytical tools, such as SPSS, used to evaluate the impact of the programme on 94 beneficiary families.
5. FINDINGS: The findings chapter presents empirical evidence of improvements in nutritional status, household income levels, and meal frequency among participants, while identifying key operational challenges.
6. CONCLUSION AND RECOMANDATIONS: The conclusion confirms the programme's positive impact and recommends specific capacity-building measures for beneficiaries and stakeholders to ensure long-term success.
Keywords
Gira Inka, Malnutrition, Rwanda, Fumbwe, Protein-Energy Malnutrition, Sustainable Development, Household Income, Food Security, One Cow per Poor Family, Poverty Reduction, Child Mortality, Agricultural Policy, Vulnerable Families, Nutrition Status, Rural Development.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fundamental focus of this research?
The research focuses on assessing the effectiveness of the Rwandan government's "Gira Inka" (One Cow per Poor Family) programme in reducing malnutrition among children under five years of age.
What are the primary thematic areas covered?
The study covers nutritional status improvement, economic impact through income growth, dietary habits, and the identification of operational constraints such as grazing land availability and training needs.
What is the core objective of the study?
The primary objective is to evaluate how the programme has contributed to reducing Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM) and poverty within the Fumbwe sector from 2010 to 2015.
Which scientific methods were employed?
The study utilized a descriptive research design, systematic sampling techniques for data collection, and statistical analysis tools including SPSS version 21 for descriptive and correlation analysis.
What is discussed in the main body of the work?
The main body presents the socio-economic context of malnutrition in Rwanda, the specific methodology used for surveying 94 households, and a detailed analysis of findings concerning nutrition, income, and programme challenges.
What are the key descriptive terms for this work?
The study is characterized by keywords such as Gira Inka, malnutrition, Rwanda, household income, food security, and rural poverty reduction.
What specific impact did the programme have on daily food intake?
Data showed a significant shift: families consuming only one meal per day dropped from 55% to 1%, while those consuming more than three meals per day rose from 1% to 48%.
What were the most cited challenges for the programme?
The research identified the lack of grazing land (43%) and a lack of training on herbs conservation (19%) as the most significant challenges faced by beneficiaries.
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- Mr. Jean Damascene Nkundabatware (Autor), 2021, The Contribution Of “Gira Inka” Programme To Malnutrition Reduction Of Children Under Five Years In Rwanda, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1148373
