The Essential Needs Assessment guidance note recommends the use of mixed methods, which entail the integration of quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis techniques to better answer assessment questions.
Templates for conducting qualitative analysis
Qualitative Themes and Narratives worksheet for Essential Needs Assessments
Triangulation template for Essential Needs Assessments
Instructions for conducting qualitative analysis
Instructions for using the “Qualitative Themes and Narratives” worksheet and the “Triangulation template”
Instructions on setting up a qualitative analysis system with Atlas.ti
For more information, please contact the Needs Assessments and Targeting Unit or the Economic & Markets Unit in HQ RAM at global.assessmentandtargeting@wfp.org.