The World Banks' Participatory Poverty Assessment

The World Bank’s Participatory Poverty Assessment (PPA) is a method that actively involves communities in identifying and understanding their own poverty challenges. Instead of relying solely on statistics, it gathers firsthand insights from local people through interviews and group discussions. This approach helps policymakers see the real-life impact of poverty, priorities, and possible solutions from those directly affected. It ensures development strategies are more relevant and effective by incorporating community perspectives, fostering a deeper understanding of complex social and economic issues at the grassroots level.