1. CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION CONTEXT SECTOR: VSLA

2. Data Summary FGD #MaleFemaleTOOL 1: Vulnerability Analysis TOOL 2: Preparedness and Response TOOL 3: Resource Use and Access 35 13412 11

3. CVCA – VSLA Sector

7. 5 = Constant 4 = 1-2 years 3 = 2-3 years 2 = 5-10 years

8. CVCA – VSLA Sector

15. Preparedness and Response – Effectiveness CopingAdaptation Decrease credit options (increase terms) Grain storage Shifting commodities (perishable to non-perishable) Improving saving at normal time Illegal trade-cross borderLivelihoods diversification Selling charcoal and fuel woodShifting businesses Casual labourSelling livestock - planned Human migration - Stressful Request for food aid

16. Effective StrategiesReason Strengthening association management Advanced planning – appropriate timing Decreases Impact of the hazards Increases savings Timing Storing grain at good time Improving saving Shifting business Livestock selling - planned Preparedness and Response – VSLA Sector

17. Less EffectiveReason Charcoal and fuel woodSocial /family impact Break up of association Timing Short lived Environmentally negative Unaffordable Limited impact on resilience High risk Casual labour Illegal trade (east) Migration - Stressful Selling of animals - stressful Decrease Credit/Loan options Preparedness and Response – Effectiveness

18. Resource Access and Control ResourceControlTrust ManpowerMenWomen LivestockMenWomen Finance/Credit (from VSLA activities) Women Market/TransportTrader/BrokerCommunity Association/CooperativeGovernment, Members (community) Members (community)