Our impact

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2021 Annual Impact Report

In a second straight year filled with challenges and uncertainty due to COVID, climate change, and inflation, we prioritized adaptation and innovation in supporting our clients to develop additional, diverse pathways to increased food security and better livelihoods.

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Agriculture/nutrition 2018 RCT results

Assessing the effectiveness of our integrated agriculture/nutrition intervention program targeted at families in Western Kenya with children ages 6-35 months

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Teso 2017 RCT Summary

Summary of results for our maize and beans production impact study in Teso district, Kenya, 2017.

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Assessing our holistic impact

A look at our impact beyond immediate farmer profit by considering factors that are not easily monetized, but which bring meaningful changes in farmers' lives.

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Difference in Difference Impact Study

In addition to the randomized control trial (RCT), One Acre Fund uses the Difference-in-Difference (diff-in-diff) statistical technique to verify our everyday measurements. This memo covers our most comprehensive difference-in-difference studies.

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Comprehensive Impact Report

This report takes stock of One Acre Fund’s M&E as we complete our first decade of operation, highlighting lessons learned, methods we have refined, and areas for further improvement.

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Spillover Effect Kenya Analysis

This report reviews an analysis One Acre Fund undertook to better understand the extent to which farmers who live in our program areas, but who are not enrolled in the program, still receive some program benefit.

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One Acre Fund Impact and M&E Strategy

This strategy memo explains how One Acre Fund uses impact measurement to prioritize the highest impact products, phase out low-impact offerings, and constantly improve the products and services we offer.

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Busia 2014 RCT summary

Summary of results from our maize yields study in Busia district, Kenya, 2014

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Solar lights RCT summary

Summary of findings for study estimating the level of cost savings from purchasing solar lamps in Kenya and Rwanda.