SID/W - KM Work Group: Using Theories of Change in Program Design
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The international development community has placed increased focus on the use of detailed adaptive models for program planning, monitoring, and evaluation in recent years. Theories of change (TOC) is one such approach that is gaining momentum in program design for several reasons:
- TOC is a process in which in-depth causal analysis is supported by an evolving evidence base
- TOC builds common understanding among stakeholders around the processes needed to achieve change
- TOC allows for efficient monitoring and learning for factors that may be promoting or impeding expected change
- TOC offers a blueprint for evaluation based on a clear and testable set of hypotheses
The SID-W Knowledge Management Workgroup welcomes Laurie Starr, Senior Technical Advisor with TANGO International for a discussion on the development and implementation of theories of change in program design. Laurie will discuss how the process for developing a TOC differs from that of other development hypotheses, the benefits and challenges to operationalizing a theory of change and methods to increase the effectiveness of the model's intended flexibility. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences and ideas for using theories of change in program planning, monitoring for learning, and evaluation.
Speaker:
Laurie Starr, Senior Technical Advisor, TANGO International
Knowledge Management Workgroup Co-Chairs:
Tony Pryor, Senior Programming Adviser, USAID
Stacey Young, Senior Learning Adviser, USAID
For more information:
Contact: Elizabeth Healy
Email: [email protected]