Analyzing the Impact of Conflict on Women & Children in Northwestern Nigeria
Bodhi conducted an assessment of the impact of rising violence on the socio-economic situation of rural and urban populations in northwest Nigeria, focusing on Katsina, Sokoto, and Zamfara States. The study paid particular attention to the effects on women and children. Our analysis examined how increased violence has affected livelihoods, access to services, social structures, and overall well-being in these areas. The assessment aimed to provide insights into the differential impacts of violence on various demographic groups and inform targeted interventions to address the resulting socio-economic challenges. The conflict scans adopted Search’s conflict scan methodology which is underlined by a participatory and qualitative method. The study adopted a cross-sectional design and combination of cluster sampling and simple random sampling techniques. The data for the study were drawn from primary and secondary sources. Primary sources included key informants who have been residents in the study areas for at least six months before the study. Secondary data sources involved a comprehensive desk review of key relevant documents, including the proposal document and the conflict scan, a methodology document as well as the initial conflict assessment report. Data collection involved the use of qualitative techniques which included key informant interviews and focus group discussions. Data analysis adopted a content analysis approach using inductive thematic synthesis.
