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Integrative Country Social Analysis. Anis Dani & Estanislao Gacitua-Mario Social Development Department ESSD Week March 10, 2004. Objectives of upstream social analytical work. Deepen understanding of the social, political, and institutional context
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Integrative Country Social Analysis Anis Dani & Estanislao Gacitua-Mario Social Development Department ESSD Week March 10, 2004
Objectives of upstream social analytical work • Deepen understanding of the social, political, and institutional context • Analyze the systemic issues and dynamic trends of elements in the context to inform policy choice and program design • Obtain perspectives of different stakeholders to assess the ownership and sustainability of development programs • Assess country systems and capacity to enhance social benefits and minimize or manage social risks, including safeguard risks http:www.worldbank.org/socialanalysis
Principles of Integrative Country Social Analysis • Social identity and social relationships have a bearing on development outcomes • Primary unit of analysis : social groups • Analysis of opportunities, constraints and risks arising out of the social, political and institutional context • Interaction between formal institutions,social institutions and informal practices • Integrates different SD themes drawing on a wide range of tools and techniques – selectivity among modules and prioritizing within the modules based on country context, operational priorities and knowledge gaps • Conflict Analysis Framework (e.g. Somalia, Nigeria) • Civil Society Assessment (e.g. Albania, Senegal) • Poverty and Social Impact Analysis (14 done, 73 underway) • Country Gender Assessment (21 done, 14 underway) http:www.worldbank.org/socialanalysis
ICSA Framework Social Analysis Themes Intermediate Outcomes Assess • Social diversity, poverty and economic opportunity • Social relations, institutions and governance • Role and capacity of civil society • Social cleavages and conflict • Poverty and social impacts of policy reforms and sector-wide programs • Social risks, including social safeguards Data gathering, collection, analysis and assessment Inclusive Institutions Opportunities Constraints Accountable Institutions Risks Cohesive Societies Policy and Program Recommendations http:www.worldbank.org/socialanalysis
Challenges • Integration of various strands of social analytical work to formulate strategic priorities for policy and program design • Identification of strategic opportunities to avoid errors of omission (e.g. informal sector, slum dwellers) • Balance forward looking analysis with risk mitigation approach, such as in safeguard policies • Establishing synergies with related analytical work – Poverty Assessment, Country Gender Assessment, and Country Economic Memorandum • Building client ownership and client capacity to ensure sustainability http:www.worldbank.org/socialanalysis