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This article, written by Tim Clement and Christine Bigby, looks at the use and development of program theory in human service organisations.ResourceThe hidden life of theories of change
One common criticism of Theory of Change is that it is often used as a framework that fixes agreements rather than as a living, guiding tool that helps reflection and adaptation.Resource52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 3: Q & A about drawing logic models
This week on BetterEvaluation we're presenting Questions and Answers about logic models.BlogVUE
The Visual Understanding Environment (VUE) is a concept and content mapping application developed to support teaching, learning and research.ResourceTOCO
Theory of change Online (TOCO) is web-based software (no download required) that you can use to design, edit and store your theory of change.ResourceDylomo
Dylomo is a free, web-based tool that can be used to create interactive, online logic models.ResourceLearning about Theories of Change for the Monitoring and Evaluation of Research Uptake
This practice paper from IDS captures lessons from recent experiences on using ‘theories of change’ amongst organisations involved in the research–policy interface.ResourceBetterEvaluation FAQ: How do I choose a suitable theory of change?
A theory of change can be very useful in designing an impact evaluation, but what kinds of theories should we use?BlogBetterEvaluation FAQ: How can you get stakeholders to articulate how they think a program or project works?
In our last newsletter we drew attention to our method page onBlogIllustrating models and theories of change
Chris Lysy, of Lysy Design, (and also known as Fresh Spectrum's 'evaluation cartoonist'), recently made our day by storifying an example of a logic model Patricia Rogers had previously created for the UNICEF Impact Evaluation Series in BrieBlogL’évaluation en contexte de développement
Ce manuel est destiné aux personnes souhaitant s’initier à l’évaluation de programmes, en particulier en contexte de développement et de coopération internationale. À cet égard, tout en déroulant le fil d’une démarche évaluative classique, il présente…ResourceA guide to monitoring and evaluating policy influence
Using a literature review and interviews, this paper aims to provide an overview of the different approaches to monitoring and evaluating policy influence.ResourcePractical guide for engaging stakeholders in developing evaluation questions
This guide from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation was designed to support evaluators engage their stakeholders in the evaluation process.ResourceLearning about theories of change for the monitoring and evaluation of research uptake
The paper, published by the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), captures lessons from recent experiences on using ‘theories of change’ amongst organisations involved in the research–policy interface.ResourceDefining theories of change
This review from CARE International UK looks at 19 peacebuilding projects in conflict-affected countries and finds that the articulation and review of theories of change has a wide ranResourceSystem Mapping: A case example
Innovation Network has used systResourceTheory of change software
There are a number of options when it comes to using software to help create a logic model.ResourceTheory of change
This guide, written by Patricia Rogers for UNICEF, looks at the use of theory of change in an impact evaluation.ResourceUNICEF webinar: Theory of change
What is a Theory of Change? How is it different from a logframe? Why is it such an important part of an impact evaluation?ResourceLogic model development workshop
Susan Cottrell’s Logic Model Development Workshop, sponsored by American University’s Measurement and Evaluation Program, is aimed at audiences who are new to developing logic models, and those who need a refresher.ResourceStakeholder mapping workshop
This workshop, from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), aimed at locally elected officials involved in environmental governance allows participants to gain knowledge and experience of mapping to identify stakeholders.ResourceQualitative impact assessment protocol
The Qualitative Impact Assessment Protocol (QuIP) is an impact evaluation approach that collects and documents narrative causal statements directly from those affected by an intervention.ApproachUsing logic models and theories of change better in evaluation
Many evaluations include a process of developingBlogMapping change: Using a theory of change of guide planning and evaluation
This guide, written by Anne MacKinnon and Natasha Arnott for GrantCraft, describes the process of developing a theory of change to support planning and evaluation.ResourceCase study: QuIP & RCT to evaluate a cash transfer and gender training programme in Malawi
This case study discusses the combination of the Qualitative Impact Assessment Protocol (QuIP) and Randomised Control Trial (RCT) approaches in the evaluation of Concern Worldwide's "Graduation" programme.ResourceCase study: Using QuIP to evaluate Tearfund’s church and community transformation programme
This resource provides an example of the use of the Qualitative Impact Assessment Protocol (QuIP) approach in an ongoing evaluation of a Tearfund programme.ResourceQuIP: Understanding clients through in-depth interviews
This practice note gives a step-by-step guide to developing and conducting in-depth interviews using the QuIP approach, and analysing the information and making conclusions based on what you have learned.ResourceQuIP in action: Save the Children case study
This resource provides an example of the use of the Qualitative Impact Assessment Protocol (QuIP) approach in evaluations of Save the Children's programmes.ResourceFrom narrative text to causal maps: QuIP analysis and visualisation
This paper focuses on analysing raw data to produce useful visual summaries, describing in detail the processes involved in a QuIP analysis.ResourceBath social & developmental research ltd. (BSDR) website
BSDR is a non-profit research organisation set up by the authors of the QuIP - a small team of researchers from the Centre for Development Studies (CDS) at the University of Bath - with the ambition to bring more research into practice.ResourceQualitative impact assessment protocol (QuIP)
This easy-to-read briefing introduces the Qualitative Impact Protocol (QuIP) as a valuable, simple and cost-effective tool for assessing the impact of social investments and development interventions.ResourceAssessing rural transformations: Piloting a qualitative impact protocol in Malawi and Ethiopia
This working paper reports on findings from four pilot studies of a protocol for qualitative impact evaluation of NGO-sponsored rural development projects in Malawi and Ethiopia.Resource