Qualitative Research & Applied Anthropology

FLMA's principals are fully versed in applied anthropological perspectives and practice, and are members of the Society for Applied Anthropology.

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

FLMA offers a range of applied anthropological services, including:

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
Advocacy Anthropology
Focus Groups
Group Interviewing
Participatory Action Research