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Impact of Russian Ukrainian War on Households in Kenya is one of two comparative surveys, that include Egypt, and Kenya. The data were collected at one time in 2024 in the two countries.
Abstract
The war in Ukraine, which began in February 2022, has intensified several preexisting adverse global economic trends, including rising inflation, extreme poverty, increasing food insecurity, deglobalization, and worsening environmental degradation. Fuel and food shortages resulting from the war have aggravated post-pandemic inflation, which had already reached double digits in many parts of the world, eroding household purchasing power, hitting the most vulnerable hardest, and adding to social pressures. The reduction in exports of grains and oilseeds due to the conflict in Ukraine has impacted the consumption of other, more nutritious foods. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is particularly vulnerable and volatile in response to these global food market disruptions, and as the crisis continues, its impact on African economies has deepened.
To better understand the shock's impact, ERF carried out a phone survey of approximately 2,000 households in Egypt and Kenya, focusing on how the war has affected them. The main objectives of this survey are to:
· Identify the factors contributing to food insecurity, particularly in female-headed households.
· Investigate how various households have coped with rising inflation and the scarcity of certain goods.
· Determine the extent to which households have benefited from government support programs.
The harmonization was designed to create comparable data that can facilitate cross-country and comparative research between the two countries (Egypt and Kenya). Both surveys incorporate similar survey designs, with data on households and individuals within those households.