Measuring Socio-Economic Impacts of CPEC: A framework for Info-Structure

Abstract

This concept note is the outcome of second workshop which was conducted in the centre of excellence, CPEC-SE Division from 18-23 December 2017 to strengthen the evidence base planning, intervention and CPEC impact assessment. After giving a brief background of CPEC including its context within the framework of SDGs part first explain the procedure of measuring the socio-economic impacts including its methodological approach, sampling framework and size for collecting population based data. Part second discusses the data gathering including the use of advance digital technology and analysis procedures. Part third explain the research output in the form of score cards, facts sheet, reports and proof of impacts. Part four explain the data scope and priorities, such as, the socio-economic indicators, questionnaire/instrument and tools. Finally, the secondary and qualitative data collection and tentative work plan are given in the end.