Tools and Methods

A range of tools and methods for social analysis have been developed by the World Bank and others. This section provides an introduction to some of the main social analysis tools as well as additional related resources.

  Introduction to Social Analysis Tools
	Analytical and Consultation Tools
	Participatory Methods
	Qualitative Research
	Quantitative Research
	Tools for Institutional, Political and Social Analysis (TIPS)
	Workshop-based Methods; Objectives Oriented Project Planning
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  Additional Resources
	Economic and Social Tools for PSIA -Annex to PSIA User’s Guide (pdf 201kb)
	Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches to Program Evaluation(pdf - 97kb) from The Impact of Economic Policies on Poverty and Income Distribution : Evaluation Techniques and ToolsÂ
	Living standards measurement study web site
	Measuring Social Capital: An Integrated QuestionnaireÂ
	Methods and Tools – Appendix 1 in the World Bank Participation Sourcebook (pdf - 155kb)
	Social Analysis – Selected Tools and Techniques (pdf - 597kb)
	Participation and Social Assessment – Tools and Techniques