Social Assessment

Survey and Assessment

We offer a range of survey and assessment services, including Census, Socio-Economic Surveys, Market Survey and Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, and KAP Analysis. These services provide valuable insights into community demographics, economic conditions, market trends, vulnerabilities, and knowledge, attitudes, and practices, helping organizations make informed decisions and implement effective strategies.

Framework

We design and implement robust frameworks for sustainable development, community engagement, and organizational growth. Our tailored approaches, including the Social Management Framework (SMF), Community Need Assessment (CNA), and Organizational Development Framework, help organizations navigate complex social and environmental challenges, ensuring effective management, strategic decision-making, and impactful, long-term outcomes.

Training and Capacity Building

We provide comprehensive training and capacity development services to enhance organizational performance and sustainable growth. Our tailored programs, including Training Need Assessment, Skill Mapping, OHS, TOT, Data Management, Social Accountability, and Environmental & Social Safeguards (WB, IFC, ADB, FMO, DEG, KFW), equip teams with essential skills and knowledge.

Climate Change and Social Adaptation

EQMS partners with national and global stakeholders to assess climate risks, develop resilience strategies, and implement practical solutions. We focus on Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation Planning, Social Climate Resilience Programs, Sustainable Livelihoods, and Awareness Initiatives, ensuring long-term sustainability, environmental protection, and support for vulnerable communities facing climate challenges.

Monitoring and Evaluation

EQMS specializes in monitoring and evaluation, offering project assessments, framework development, performance measurement, data analysis, and impact evaluations. Our expertise includes Baseline Studies, Mid-Term Reviews, End-Line Evaluations, and External Monitoring. We provide tailored solutions and training to enhance capacity, ensuring projects align with strategic goals and deliver measurable outcomes.

Planning

We develop strategic plans and frameworks that drive impactful social initiatives, leveraging assessments, stakeholder engagement, and in-depth analysis. Our tailored solutions, including SIA, SMP, ESAP, ESCP, SEP, GRM, GAP, HRIA, CSRP, IAP, Social Feasibility Analysis, CDP, LMP, and HIA, address key social challenges, fostering sustainable development and lasting positive change.

Compliance Audit and Monitoring

We provide comprehensive Compliance Audit and Monitoring services to ensure adherence to environmental, social, and safety standards. Our expertise includes ESDD, Social Safeguard Compliance, Stakeholder and CSR Implementation Support, and ESHS Inspections. We deliver actionable insights, helping organizations maintain ethical practices, regulatory compliance, and sustainable development.

Policy and Strategy Development

We provide expert guidance from high-level strategy to program planning, helping organizations gain clarity, direction, and capacity. Our team excels in collaborating with diverse stakeholders to tackle complex challenges through Social Policy Formulation, Strategic Social Development Planning, Poverty Reduction Strategies, and Social Risk Management, ensuring impactful and sustainable solutions.

Social Research and Analysis

We conduct comprehensive social research and analysis to provide valuable insights into communities, behaviors, and societal trends. Through qualitative and quantitative research, thematic studies, poverty and vulnerability assessments, BCC, social cohesion analysis, and gender mainstreaming, we help organizations develop evidence-based strategies for sustainable impact and informed decision-making.

Community Engagement and Development

We prioritize active community involvement for sustainable development. Our Community Engagement and Development services foster meaningful relationships through Community Participation Frameworks, PRA, Mobilization Strategies, Public Awareness Campaigns, Social Inclusion Strategies, and PM&E, ensuring inclusive, effective, and lasting development initiatives.

Humanitarian Support and Social Protection

We provide essential humanitarian support and social protection services to empower communities during crises and build long-term resilience. Our initiatives include cash transfers, food aid, emergency response planning, DRR, post-disaster recovery plans, and support for refugees and displaced individuals, ensuring immediate relief, recovery, and sustainable stability for vulnerable populations.

Institutional Strengthening & Organizational Development

We specialize in empowering organizations to achieve long-term success through customized Institutional Strengthening and Organizational Development services. Our solutions enhance performance, governance, and accountability, enabling institutions to meet strategic objectives and amplify their mission’s impact. Key services include Organizational Capacity Assessments, Institutional Strengthening, Leadership Development, and Social Accountability Mechanisms.

Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI)

We advance gender equity by partnering with organizations to deliver impactful solutions through research, strategy, and collaboration. Our services include Gender Equity Assessments, GESI Integration in Program Design, Capacity Building, Women’s Empowerment Programs, and Child Protection Initiatives, fostering inclusivity and transformative change.