Abstract:
This study was conducted in South Kordofan State in 4 localities (Debab
–Lagawa- Sunt – Kealak). It aimed to study the economic status of the
war affected people who received goats from German Agroaction
(GAA).
The objective of conducting this study was to evaluate the impact of the
activity and to assess benefits from this intervention and decide whether
it is appropriate or future interventions should seek a different approach.
Another objective was to shed light on the work of the non-
governmental organizations in the area and their role in community
development.
The methods used for data collection was socio-economic survey of
pastoral communities. Primary data were collected by using a
questionnaire. Secondary data were collected from local committees,
books, scientific papers and reports
Forty five beneficiaries were selected from eleven villages to represent
the study area. Random samples were used according to presence of
beneficiaries in village in all localities with different number of
beneficiaries in all villages.
The study found that the target groups who have benefited from the
services of the organization were 97.8%. It was also found that all
beneficiaries (100%) were below the poverty level. The study also
revealed that offsprings formed 120%, mortalities 43.3 %, sales 11.1%,
slaughtered 1.1%, and lost/stolen was 11.1%. The total increase for the
project was 56.1%. The main obstacles the project faced lie in the
system of ownership and the recovery of offsprings. Also the number of
animals distributed was not sufficient to meet the requirements of these
poor families. Moreover goats were not lactating at time of distribution
so they were not of immediate benefit to households as they had to be
nursed for many months before delivery.
