Poverty and Social Impact Analysis (PSIA) is the analysis of the distributional impact of policy reforms on the welfare of different stakeholder groups, with a particular focus on the poor and vulnerable. PSIA has an important role in the elaboration and implementation of poverty reduction strategies in developing countries, promoting evidence-based policy choices and fostering debate on policy reform options. Learn MoreÂ
Assessing the use of Poverty and Social Impact Analysis in World Bank Development Policy Loans This report seeks to understand the extent to which poverty and social impact analysis has been carried out when appropriate to support World Bank Development Policy Lending (DPL). PDF (249kb)Â
Poverty and Social Impact Analysis (PSIA) - Reviewing the Link with In-Country Policy and Planning Processes: Synthesis Report This report presents the results of a World Bank internal review on the effectiveness of the PSIA approach on policy and planning processes in partner countries. PDF (1.63mb)Â
Ethiopia: The Employment Creation Effects of the Addis Ababa Integrated Housing Program An innovative program designed to provide low-cost and affordable housing while also generating employment and building human capital and entrepreneurship in the construction sector. Learn more about PSIA examples from countriesÂ
Poverty and Social Impact Analysis of Groundwater Over - Exploitation in Mexico Despite significant advances in reforming water sector institutions, sustainable water use remains an elusive goal. Learn more about PSIA examples from countriesÂ
Lebanon: Social Impact Analysis – Electricity and Water Sectors This study considers implications for the consumer of current service provision and impending reforms in Lebanon’s utility sector. Learn more about PSIA examples from countriesÂ
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