This document discusses the initial site selection process for pig value chain projects in Uganda. A four-step process is outlined: 1) geographical targeting using GIS analysis of pig population density and poverty levels, 2) stakeholder consultation on criteria, 3) developing a checklist of additional data needed, and 4) final site selection. Participants are asked to help identify additional "non-GIS criteria" and confirm if potential sites identified through GIS analysis and soft criteria are appropriate. Maps show pig density, poverty levels, and potential target districts. Next steps include site visits, adapting an assessment toolkit, and conducting baseline surveys at selected sites.

1. Initial information on site selection for
Uganda pig value chain projects
Emily Ouma
More Pork by and for the Poor Project Inception and
Planning Workshop, Mukono, Uganda, 27-28 May 2014

2. Site selection
• Selection of potential sites for:
– CGIAR Research Program on Livestock and Fish.
– Irish Aid funded Uganda smallholder pig project.
• Process
Step 1: Geographical targeting using GIS characterization.
Step 2: Stakeholder consultation of step 1 and definition of “soft”
criteria.
Step 3: Minimum checklist to gather data for more specific site
selection (counties and sub-counties).
Step 4: Analysis of steps 1-3 and final site selection.
• What is your contribution to this process?
– Help us identify other non-GIS criteria for site selection (local
knowledge).
– Confirm whether the potential sites (GIS-characterisation and soft
criteria ) are appropriate.

3. GIS Characterization
• Based on 2 basic criteria:
– Pig population density
– Poverty levels
• Targets 3 types of pig value chains:
Rural – urban
Peri-urban - urban
Rural – rural
 Largely determined by market accessibility.

4. Average herd density per district
Pig density per district-overall
Masaka
Mukono
Kayunga
Mpigi
Tororo
Rakai
Kumi Sironko
Pig population density

5. Map A: Pig densities per district
Pig density per district-cut off
Rakai
Lyantonde
Kayunga
Tororo
Pig population density - cut off of 20 heads/Km2

6. Percentage of population living on less than 1.25$ per day
Where are the poor?

7. Map B: Percentage of people living on less than 2$ per day
Location of the poor – cut off 50 %

8. Pork consumption
Most of the pig meat
consumption is in the
urban areas
Source: FAO livestock consumption data, 2012

9. Map C: Combining A & B, districts with high poverty levels, and high pig densities
Target sites

10. Travel time (hrs) to nearest city with more than 50,000 persons
Market access

11. Districts with high potential for selection-
based on GIS characterization
District Region
Kayunga Central
Mukono Central
Bukedea Eastern
Kumi Eastern
Soroti Eastern
Tororo Eastern
Kasese Western
Hoima Western
Kibaale Western
Kabarole Western

12. Other “soft criteria” for selection-not
covered by spatial analysis
District Region Comment
Masaka Central Highest pig
density in
Uganda (>50
heads/km2)
Kamuli Eastern Pig density (10-
20 heads/km2)
Gulu Northern - ASF project
- High pork
consumption
- Poverty
Lira or
Pader
Northern - Source of
pork for Gulu
• Potential
partnerships
during RRA.
• Others?

13. Potential districts – scoring exercise
District Region
Kayunga Central
Mukono Central
Masaka Central
Bukedea Eastern
Kumi Eastern
Soroti Eastern
Tororo Eastern
Kamuli Eastern
Kasese Western
Hoima Western
Kibaale Western
Kabarole Western
Gulu Northern
Lira/Pader Northern

14. Activity
• Define the “soft criteria” for site selection.
• Propose list of eligible sites for the pig VC
matching with agreed criteria (soft criteria and
spatial analysis).

15. Next steps
• Site scoping visits by end of June 2014.
• Adaptation and implementation of toolkit for Rapid
Value Chain Assessment (VCA) ready by end June 2014.
• Conclusions on project sites – mid July
• Baseline and diagnostic surveys at selected project
sites: Aug – Sept 2014.