Social Diagnosis, Social Feasibility, and Social Baseline
The Social Diagnosis and the Social Baseline are fundamental services that ZEa Social Consulting offers to ensure the viability, legitimacy, and sustainability of any project, ensuring that the interventions are aligned with the real needs and context of the involved communities.
What do the Social Diagnosis and the Social Baseline consist of?
The Social Diagnosis and the Social Baseline involve a comprehensive and detailed evaluation of the social, economic, demographic, and cultural conditions of an area before the implementation of a project or intervention.
This evaluation provides an initial benchmark —the “snapshot” of the zero moment— that allows measuring, comparing, and monitoring the changes and effects generated by the project over time.
Key objectives and benefits
Establish a clear starting point
Allows for a deep understanding of the social and community context, identifying demographic, socioeconomic, cultural, well-being, and local governance characteristics.
Measure and compare impacts
Facilitates the precise measurement of project changes and effects, ensuring that the results are attributable and quantifiable.
Design effective interventions
Provides essential information for strategic planning, decision-making, and adapting strategies according to the needs and expectations of the population.
Visualize potential risks and conflicts
Helps to anticipate possible negative impacts, prevent social conflicts, and protect the social license to operate, avoiding delays or stoppages.
Regulatory compliance and best practices
Ensures compliance with national and international regulations, as well as with sustainability and social responsibility standards.
Main components of the service
Demographic Assessment
Analysis of the local population, distribution by age and gender, migration, population growth, and family structure.
Socioeconomic Analysis
Study of income, employment, predominant economic sectors, access to basic services (education, health, housing), infrastructure, and quality of life.
Cultural and Well-being Assessment
Identification of cultural practices, community values, social cohesion, perception of well-being, and recreational activities.
Governance and Land Tenure
Analysis of traditional authorities, community decision-making, rights of access to resources, boundary conflicts, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
Identification of Key Actors and Participation
Mapping and characterization of formal and informal actors, community leaders, and interest groups, promoting their involvement throughout the process.
Establishment of Baseline Indicators
Definition of social, economic, and cultural indicators that will be used for monitoring and evaluating the project's impact over time.
Methodology
Our approach combines quantitative techniques (surveys, statistical analysis) and qualitative (interviews, workshops, ethnographic tours), ensuring the collection of precise, relevant, and contextualized information.
We work closely with communities and stakeholders, ensuring that their perspectives and concerns are considered in the design and execution of the projects.
Why choose ZEa Social Consulting?
Multidisciplinary team with national and international experience.
Methodology aligned with global standards, regulations, and local culture.
Participatory and inclusive approach, integrating local talent.
Clear, useful, and tailored deliverables to the needs of each client.
Support in monitoring and updating the social baseline throughout the project cycle.
