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Theory of Change is essentially a comprehensive description and illustration of how and why a desired change is expected to happen in a particular context. It is focused in particular on mapping out or “filling in” what has been described as the “missing middle” between what a program or change initiative does (its activities or ...
This guide is designed to help funders and those who implement programs realize their ambitious social change efforts. It explores theory of change models, processes and products as well as key theory of change concepts, benefits and limitations.
A theory of change is a method that explains how a given intervention, or set of interventions, are expected to lead to a specific development change, drawing on a causal analysis based on...
This workbook helps stakeholders work through the process of developing strong theories of change that answers the above questions.
How Does Theory of Change Work? TOC maps out your initiative through 6 stages: Identifying long-term goals; Backwards mapping and connecting the preconditions or requirements necessary to achieve that goal and explaining why these preconditions are necessary and sufficient. Identifying your basic assumptions about the context.
A theory of change is a purposeful model of how an initiative—such as a policy, a strategy, a program, or a project—contributes through a chain of early and intermediate outcomes to...
Theory of change can be both a planning and issue-framing tool and a monitoring and evaluation tool. In articulating long-term outcomes, preconditions, and interventions, ToC forms the basis of visioning papers, strategic and/or annual plans, and goal-setting processes.
The Theory of Change (ToC) is vital for organizations to plan, implement, and evaluate their social impact initiatives. It goes beyond a visual diagram and acts as a guiding blueprint, providing insights into the effectiveness of programs and products and the outcomes for stakeholders.
A theory of change is a purposeful model of how an initiative—such as a policy, a strategy, a program, or a project—contributes through a chain of early and intermediate outcomes to the intended result. Theories of change help navigate the complexity of social change.
The Theory of Change (ToC) is a structured approach used in program planning and evaluation. It seeks to explain what impact is created by a programme or system, and how that impact was generated. ToC articulates how the change will happen, and as a result, influences the plan for investing the time and resources to contribute to that change.