Teams from Oxfam, along with partner organizations, conducted a rapid needs assessment in 58 municipalities across 15 departments. The assessment involved 354 community focus groups with 4,260 participants, comprising 50.1% men and 49.9% women. This evaluation aimed to document the impact of the 2026 El Niño phenomenon on grain production.

The phenomenon has brought erratic rainfall, a late start to the agricultural cycle, and prolonged periods of drought. Further details on the assessment and its findings are available from the source, including the full report of the rapid needs assessment.