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

Erratic rainfall, late start to the agricultural cycle, and prolonged dry spells were among the factors considered. Further details on the evaluation and its findings are available from the source, including the full report of the rapid needs assessment. The evaluation covered 58 municipalities across 15 departments in the affected region.