The Rural Basket was launched in November 2007.Unlike the Basic Needs Basket,which is a market survey, the Rural Basket is a household survey which measures food security.This is because we realise that the rural economy is not purely a money economy  but is based on both money and exchange of goods for goods.In addition the rural basket is conducted on a quarterly basis out of the realisation that food security is largely dependent on seasonality It was initially conducted in three places but has in the recent past increased in scope to be done in six selected areas which are:

1. Malama, Masumba and Mpomwa in Mambwe (Eastern Province)

2. Saka,Lisomona and Fifungo in Masaiti (Copper belt Province)

3. Matushi, Kalonga Westand Kawama in Mufumbwe (North- Western Province)

4. Mwalumina,Shikabeta and Tengama in Chongwe (Lusaka Province)

5. Libala, Moomba and Sikanauzwe in Kazungula (Southern Province)

6. Kalongola, Mulele and Ngandwe in Shangombo (Western Province)

The Rural Basket is greatly aiding our advocacy efforts for rural situations. Below are some Rural Baskets:

Eastern Province- Mambwe District

2012

Copper belt Province- Masaiti District

Area	1st Q	2nd Q	3rd Q	4th Q
Saka
Lisomona
Fifungo	Feb 2011			Nov 2011

North Western Province- Mufumbwe District

Lusaka Province- Chongwe District

Southern Province- Kazungula District

Western Province- Shangombo District