Motivation

COVID-19 has caused major social, economic, and political disruptions around the world. This project examines the impact of COVID-19 in Uganda’s capital city, Kampala. We conducted a set of surveys with a representative sample of around 2700 Kampala residents to study the social, health, and economic impact of COVID-19, and to assess levels of knowledge about COVID-19, compliance with public health policies, and citizens’ perceptions of government performance. The surveys were conducted in three rounds from June to December of 2020. The results are shown in this dashboard.

Team

We are a team including experts in the fields of economics, health, and political science. Our team has experience conducting research across sub-Saharan Africa, and over 15 years of research experience in Uganda specifically. The survey is implemented by Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) Uganda. This survey on COVID-19 builds on an existing project in collaboration with the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). Our team members are listed below:

PIs:

  • Manuel Bosancianu, research fellow, WZB Berlin Social Science Center

  • Ana Garcia-Hernandez, postdoctoral researcher, Universidad del Rosario and Innovations for Poverty Action Colombia. Guest Researcher at WZB Berlin Social Science Center

  • Macartan Humphreys, Professor of Political Science, Columbia University and WZB Berlin

  • Paul Kiwanuka-Mukiibi, PS Consulting, Uganda

  • Melina Platas, Assistant Professor of Political Science, NYU Abu Dhabi

  • Leah Rosenzweig, Postdoctoral Fellow, Stanford University

  • Lily Tsai, Ford Professor of Political Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Research staff:

  • Anthony Kamwesigye, Innovations for Poverty Action

  • Diana Zhu, PhD Student, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  • Elly Atuhumuza, Innovations for Poverty Action

  • Julian Cantor, WZB Berlin Social Science Center

  • Julio Solís, WZB Berlin Social Science Center

  • Martin Atyera, Innovations for Poverty Action

  • Rodrigo Cordova Ponce, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  • Sisi Huang, WZB Berlin Social Science Center

Survey team:

  • Adede Deborah

  • Amanya Joshua

  • Amara Andrew

  • Atukwatse Naome

  • Bakashaba Kenneth

  • Biira Jennifer

  • Esther K

  • Grace Nabitaka

  • Kabarungi Sophie

  • Kembabazi Allen

  • Kyomuhendo Patience

  • Ladu Muhammed

  • Louis Joseph

  • Mayanja Patrick

  • Mikisa Stella

  • Mukunzi Ivan

  • Musa Muzei

  • Naigaga Sophia

  • Nakagolo Esther

  • Naluwooza Flavia Byaruhanga

  • Namagembe Angela

  • Namboowa Betty

  • Namuganga Sylvia

  • Nekesa Patience

  • Senyonjo Julius

  • Sekawaya Saad

  • Sylivia Namuganga

How To

This dashboard presents results from the most recent surveys available. Click on each section to see results. The “Aggregates” tab presents results graphically, the “Current averages” tab shows the average value for each indicator, and the “Definitions of measures” tab shows the exact question wording and answer categories.

To download data or search for an indicator, select the “All data” tab. Data can be downloaded as a csv or Excel file.

For comments or questions on the dashboard, please email Julio Solís at .

Acknowledgments

Funding for this project was provided by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, awarded through Innovation for Poverty Action’s Peace & Recovery Program.