SKM works with a diverse range of communities to help identify and build upon social and economic opportunities for increased community benefits and capacity building.
Sound assessment of social development issues is critical to underpinning successful appraisal and delivery of development projects. Without thorough social assessment, there is a risk that projects will not be targeted to poverty alleviation and may in fact exacerbate poverty and vulnerability in developing countries.

SKM has a strong track record in social impact assessment, socio-economic analysis, poverty impact analysis and resettlement planning. Our inclusive, collaborative approach ensures engagement and empowerment of local communities. Key to our approach is our understanding that most social issues have uniqueness to local communities and environments and require specific solutions that consider and encompass culture, traditions and ways of living. We are thoroughly acquainted with Asian Development Bank and World Bank requirements for social and poverty assessment as well as resettlement policies and procedures.

The services provided in this field of work include:

• Community Needs Assessment
• Community Monitoring Frameworks
• Regional Growth Management
• Economic Development and Employment
• Capacity Building Through Skills and Knowledge
• Transfer
• Public Participation Programs
• Cultural Planning and Heritage
• Socio-economic Impact Assessment
• Community Profiling and Demographics
• Social Research and Policy Analysis
• Integrated and Land Use Planning
• Community Consultation and Management
• Public Communication
• Stakeholder Liaison and Issue Management
• Information and Education Strategies