Here we provide an example of an informed consent instrument. Sample DSS Informed Consent Instrument.pdf  Such consent must be obtained from every household being registered into the DSS, both during the start up round, and any new households arising over time in subsequent update rounds. 

Sites working on specific research themes such as HIV/AIDS may need a more elaborate informed consent form.  We also provide an example of such a form. Sample DSS Informed Consent Instrument for HIV Studies.pdf