The Household Economy Analytical Framework consists of two main components: 1. The Baseline and 2. Outcome Analysis. Each component can be broken down into three distinct steps:
HEA is a unique livelihoods-based framework designed to provide a clear and accurate representation of the inside workings of household economies at different levels of a wealth continuum and in different parts of the world. This picture can be used for a wide range of purposes, including development planning, emergency response, early warning,monitoring & evaluation, poverty analysis and reduction, and policy analysis. For more on how HEA has been used, please click here. In over 15 years of consistent use, throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, Central America, the Balkans and Asia, the Household Economy Approach has been tested, refined, and applied in a wide range of settings. In every case, the approach has been adapted to local realities without losing its essential rigor; and in every case, decision makers have remarked on its ability to open their eyes to a reality they had not fully comprehended.
