Reaching Rwandan Farmers Through CATI

Agriculture remains central to Rwanda’s economy and rural livelihoods, with intensive cultivation taking place across limited land and predominantly hilly terrain. Maize, beans, cassava, Irish potatoes and rice are important food crops, while coffee and tea contribute significantly to the country’s agricultural exports. Land consolidation, terracing, irrigation, improved inputs, and climate-smart farming are increasingly important to Rwanda’s agricultural development. For organizations implementing agricultural, food security, and rural livelihood programs, understanding how these interventions are affecting farming households requires consistent and reliable field data.

This is where Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI) can provide a practical advantage. At CATI Africa, our CATI services give organizations an efficient way to engage farmers and agricultural stakeholders through structured telephone interviews. We support research teams with timely data for monitoring and evaluation (M&E), baseline studies, impact assessments, agricultural surveys, and program monitoring, reducing the need for extensive field deployment where telephone access is suitable.

Supporting Agricultural Research, Monitoring and Evaluation

Rwanda's focus on agricultural productivity, irrigation, soil conservation, and climate resilience makes regular feedback important for understanding how programs are performing. CATI services allow organizations to maintain structured contact with respondents, track changes over time, and gather consistent information that can strengthen agricultural research and program evaluation.

For agricultural M&E and baseline studies, our CATI services help organizations to:

• Monitor agricultural program outcomes
• Capture farmer and producer feedback
• Track changes in farming practices
• Strengthen evidence-based reporting

Across Rwanda, our CATI services can support:

• Crop production and productivity studies
• Irrigation and climate resilience assessments
• Agricultural value chain research
• Food security and rural livelihood surveys

With experienced interviewers and structured CATI systems, CATI Africa helps organizations collect dependable evidence from Rwanda's agricultural communities, supporting stronger programs, informed decision-making, and more effective agricultural development.