Learning to cook in Uganda
This report aims to explore how people living in urban areas of Uganda acquire cooking skills.
Abstract
This study uses qualitative research methods, specifically through interviews with different categories of people selected from urban areas of Uganda using criteria such as regular cooking within households, willingness to participate, and diversity of ethnicity and regions. The study examines the shift in the acquisition of cooking skills, the factors driving the shift, the impact on traditional ways of passing down the skills, the effectiveness and retention of skills from digital platforms compared to traditional methods, and the impact of modern cooking techniques on cooking skills, food culture, and overall well-being among urban Ugandans. The study aims to inform specific interventions or approaches for transition to clean cooking that are inclusive and culturally sensitive to cooking practices in Uganda.
This is an output of the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) programme.
Citation
Naluwagga A and others. ‘Learning to cook in Uganda’ MECS Report 2023
Link
Learning to cook in Uganda (PDF, 916KB)