A Synthesis Evaluation of Social Development Sectors response to Food Relief Mechanism during COVID-19

STATUS: Completed
PROJECT LEADER:Lunga, W (Dr Wilfred)
OTHER TEAM MEMBERS: Govender, K (Ms Koshen), Reddy, D (Ms Deshanie)
DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBLE: Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES)

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to systematically distil and integrate data from a number of sources of evidence in order to draw more informed conclusions on the extent to which Social Development sector responded to hunger and unemployment affecting individuals and households during the COVID-19 lockdown. In addition, the study will assess effectiveness of the food distribution processes and mechanisms implemented in response to COVID-19 and propose improvements for future responses to such disasters.