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Socio-economic and gender analysis programme: field level handbook (pdf 1.1mb)

This handbook provides guidance to practitioners working directly with communities in developing countries on how to undertake a gender-sensitive needs assessment.

It discusses several issues including:
- Preparing to engage with communities
- Key issues for working in the field
- Introduction to needs assessment toolkits
- Specific needs assessment tools

Examples and case studies are provided throughout the handbook illustrating how various tools have been used to assess community needs in ways that are gender-sensitive.

 

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