baseline data capture
The Role and Relevance of Baseline Surveys in Social Development within International Development Finance
Baseline surveys are an essential foundation for robust impact analysis and monitoring—particularly for projects seeking access to development financing. Baseline surveys are critical instruments for gathering pre-project data, enabling practitioners to establish a comprehensive understanding of the socio-economic, cultural, and environmental conditions of a project's area of influence. Baseline survey not only informs project design and implementation strategies but also sets benchmarks for measuring change over time.
From a social development perspective, baseline surveys must encompass a range of thematic areas that reflect the multidimensional nature of human development. The following links set baseline survey questions to gather insights into the social fabric and potential vulnerabilities of project-affected populations in order to enable social development interventions that are inclusive, equitable, and sustainable.
Thematic Areas in Focus for Social Baseline Surveys
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- acknowledgement
- structured ID
- project perception
- household composition
- identity distribution
- living conditions
- cultural institutions
- livelihoods
- economic integration
- territorial ties
- cultural heritage
- asset ownership
- health
- education
- security
- population mobility
- displacement perception
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