Beneficiary assessment manual for social funds

Abstract

Beneficiary assessment is a qualitative research tool, used to improve the impact of development operations, by gaining the views of intended beneficiaries regarding a planned, or ongoing intervention. This manual provides guidance for Bank, and social fund staff, on how to design, and implement a beneficiary assessment (BA) of a social fund, including: understanding the context, setting objectives, funding, selecting institutions and field researchers, preparing terms of reference for BA implementation, sampling frames, preparing interview guides, methodology, institutional assessment, report preparation, and dissemination of findings. Sample terms of reference are provided.Civic Participation and Corporate Governance,BD-Lcg Activities For Bd -- 2031288,TF054599-PHRD-KYRGYZ REPUBLIC: WATER MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT,Poverty Assessment,Community Development and Empowerment