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KEY MESSAGES
- Economic empowerment initiatives are perceived to be delivering tangible gains in income, skills, and resilience. The vast majority of participants reported income increases (92%), regular use of newly acquired skills (65%), and high satisfaction with household wellbeing outcomes (95%), indicating that livelihood support is contributing to improved economic stability and capacity in contexts affected by insecurity, climate shocks, and economic pressure.
- Programmes are widely perceived as relevant, inclusive, and aligned with local priorities, particularly for women and youth. Most beneficiaries viewed the initiatives as very relevant to community needs (75%) and fully inclusive of women, youth, and minority groups (95%), with qualitative findings highlighting improved decision-making power for women at household and community levels and strong community endorsement of programme design and timing.
- Sustainability is viewed positively but remains conditional on follow-up support, access to capital, and market linkages. While 87% of respondents considered benefits to be at least somewhat sustainable, concerns related to limited access to finance, continued technical support, and exposure to insecurity and climate shocks were commonly cited, suggesting that long-term impact is shaped by both programme design and the broader operating environment.