Participation and Social Assessment : Tools and Techniques Book

This resource toolkit aims to share information and experiences on participatory methods in order to support the adoption of participatory approaches in World Bank-supported projects and studies. The kit consists of modules on:

• Social assessment: a methodology for incorporating an analysis of social issues and developing a framework for stakeholder participation in the design of a project;
• Stakeholder analysis: a methodology for identifying and analyzing the key stakeholders in a project, and planning for their participation;
• Participatory Methodologies: methodologies for consulting and collaborating with local-level stakeholders.

Modules include an overview, techniques, case studies, and suggestions for seminars. In addition to the modules, the resource kit provides a videotape (NTSC format) of a compilation of three participation-related videos.