Technical Note: Formative Research for Social and Behavioral Change Programs

It is intended to help partners design technically sound and feasible formative research that can inform the development of SBC programs. The note is organized around the key components of a research protocol or terms of reference, with considerations for generating actionable results for SBC program design. It covers topics such as problem statement, research objectives, study design, data collection and analysis, and reporting. The note also provides practical tips and considerations for conducting formative research in the context of the USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance's (BHA) Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA) program.