Table 2 Programme theories under the production pathway
# | Programme theory as ICMO statements | Supporting studies |
|---|---|---|
P1 | If households are provided with agricultural inputs such as seeds, planting materials and other supportive infrastructure (e.g. irrigation facilities) to maintain gardens (I) amidst highly variable weather conditions and recurring planting seasons (C), then the incentive to become food secure year-round (M) encourages some households to adopt improved garden management practices [perhaps to increase vegetable yield] (O) | |
P2 | If the seeds, varieties, and technology provided to households (I) are new or rare to the area (C), then openness to experiment and increased interest (curiosity) for benefits in terms of yield and nutrition (M) motivates some households to actively maintain their vegetable garden (O) | |
P3 | If a household is provided with inputs and attempts to maintain a garden (I) where they have limited physical space and time for gardening along with other competing responsibilities (e.g. formal employment) (C), then feelings of frustration or being overwhelmed with the additional workload (M) can result in reduced effort invested in maintaining the garden [and perhaps decreased vegetable yield] (O) | |
P4 | If vegetable gardening is promoted at community level (I), and households who practice vegetable gardening have neighbours also doing the same activity (C), then opportunities for resource-sharing, knowledge exchange, and sense of community are increased (M) motivating some households to actively maintain their gardens [and perhaps share garden produce with neighbours] (O) | |
P5 | If households start household gardens (I) in a period when their gardens are continually affected by pest and livestock destruction and extreme weather events (e.g. flooding) (C), then lower self-confidence in their ability to manage the garden (M) can lead to reduced effort or neglect [and perhaps decreased consumption of produce from the garden] (O) |