Transcript The ICSA Framework

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
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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)
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ICSA Framework
Intermediate
Outcomes
Inclusive
Institutions
Accountable
Institutions
Cohesive
Societies
Social Analysis
Themes
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
Assess
Opportunities
Constraints
Risks
Policy and Program Recommendations
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Challenges
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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
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