• https://publications.iadb.org/es/programa-de-integracion-y-convivencia-urbana-informe-de-linea-base

Boruchowicz, Cynthia (2019). Urban Integration and Coexistence Program: Baseline Report (Dataset) 2014. IDB Open Data. https://doi.org/10.60966/vjdv-ej07

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What does this dataset reveal about socioeconomic household conditions in Honduras?

It provides granular data on household demographics, housing quality, access to basic services, ownership of durable goods, and labor market participation across 11 neighborhoods in Tegucigalpa. These insights are critical for understanding urban poverty and infrastructure gaps.

Can this dataset support gender empowerment analysis?

Yes. It includes variables on household composition, female-headed households, single mothers, and intra-family roles. These can be used to construct measures of gender empowerment and assess gendered access to housing, education, and employment.

Does the data enable comparisons between treated and control neighborhoods?

Absolutely. The dataset is structured to compare intervention and non-intervention areas, allowing analysts to evaluate the impact of urban integration policies on housing, services, and social outcomes.

What indicators are available for benchmarking the Latin American urban model?

The dataset includes metrics on sanitation, electricity, water access, housing materials, and public space quality, all aligned with regional urban development frameworks. It supports cross-country comparisons and scalable policy design.

Are there variables on education and school attendance?

Yes. It captures literacy rates, school enrollment by age and gender, years of schooling, and reasons for school dropout—essential for evaluating educational inequality and youth development.

Can analysts study labor market dynamics and informal employment?

The dataset includes employment status, occupation type, sector of work, and reasons for unemployment. It distinguishes between formal and informal labor, enabling targeted analysis of workforce policies.

Is there data on health access and service utilization?

Yes. It covers the household use of public and private health services, maternal and child health visits, and disability prevalence—useful for assessing health equity and service delivery.

Does the dataset include housing vulnerability and infrastructure quality?

It provides detailed indicators on housing type, construction materials, exposure to environmental risks, and satisfaction with public services—critical for urban resilience planning and development.

Can this data inform community-level development strategies?

It includes variables on civic participation, neighborhood perceptions, and service priorities, supporting community-driven planning and participatory governance models.

Does the dataset support gender empowerment measure examples?

It includes variables on: - Female-headed households and single mothers
- Household roles and intra-family dynamics
- Education levels and labor market participation by gender
- Access to durable goods and basic services by gendered household composition

These indicators enable analysts to develop gender empowerment measures and evaluate gender disparities in urban settings.

Is this a valid source for socioeconomic household analysis in Honduras?

The dataset covers: - Household size, age structure, and education
- Housing conditions and infrastructure access
- Income proxies via durable goods and employment status
- Vulnerability indicators (e.g., exposure to environmental risks, informal housing)

It offers a multidimensional perspective on urban poverty and resilience in Tegucigalpa.

Does it align with Latin America urban development models?

The data was collected as part of the Urban Integration and Coexistence Program (PICU – HO-L1088), designed to reflect scalable urban policy frameworks. It includes: - Neighborhood-level comparisons (intervention vs. control)
- Public service satisfaction and infrastructure quality
- Civic participation and perceptions of public space
- Indicators for benchmarking urban inclusion and service equity

Where can I find the baseline report for this dataset?

Read the full baseline report (IDB Publication)

Related Datasets for Socioeconomic and Gender Analysis in Honduras

• Baseline Salud Mesoamérica Honduras Household Survey – 2015
  Health-focused household survey capturing maternal and child health indicators, service access, and socioeconomic conditions in low-income areas.

• Urban Integration and Coexistence Program – Results Dataset
  Follow-up data measuring the impact of urban development interventions on housing, services, and social cohesion in Tegucigalpa.

• Violence Against Women in Honduras – Harmonized Data (2014–2015)
  Standardized indicators on gender-based violence, including prevalence, reporting behavior, and institutional response.

• Violence Against Women in Honduras – Survey Answers (2014–2015)
  Microdata from individual survey responses detailing experiences of violence, perceptions of safety, and access to support services.

• Urban Integration and Coexistence Program – Baseline Report Dataset (2014)
  Foundational dataset for evaluating urban infrastructure, household vulnerability, and public service access in Tegucigalpa’s informal settlements.