Applied Anthropology/Policy Analysis

Applied anthropology is the policy oriented branch of anthropology, and is concerned with the application of the anthropological sciences to "directly serve the practical needs of communities and organizations in society" (taken from Alexander Ervin's excellent introductory applied anthropology textbook). As practicing applied anthropologists, FLMA's principals are fully versed in applied anthropological perspectives and practice, and are members of the Society for Applied Anthropology.

FLMA offers a range of applied anthropological services, to include:

• Conflict resolution & process facilitation particularly within minority communities.
• Rapid Assessments
• Needs Assessments
• Program Evaluations using qualitative and quantitative methodologies
• Public policy "feasibility" studies, particularly in relation to community development and affordable housing policy
• Policy Analysis
• Training in cross-cultural communication and consensus building.
• Social Impact Assessments (click here to get a feel for what this means)
• Advocacy Anthropology
• Focus Groups
• Group Interviewing
• Participatory Action Research

FLMA's client-based approach stresses collaboration, as well as outcome and conduct. Our goal is to help you make, or assist in making, sound, democratic, and well-considered public policy.