Project case study · Illustrative example
Theory of Change & evaluation design
Illustrative pathway from program inputs to measurable outcomes and evaluation evidence.
Inputs indicator: [REPLACE: illustrative indicator] · Means of verification: [REPLACE: illustrative source]
Assumption between stages: [REPLACE: illustrative assumption]
Problem
Teams need a clear way to connect resources and activities with the changes they expect to see. The example below is illustrative, not a description of a confidential program.
Approach
- Map inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes and impact.
- State assumptions between each stage.
- Select indicators, data sources and verification methods for each result.
Tools
Theory of Change · Logframes · Baseline/endline · Focus group discussions · Sampling
Result
Evaluation work has included baseline and endline studies, with findings used to inform program learning and redesign.
What I’d do next
Add an approved, non-confidential evaluation matrix excerpt and named indicators: [REPLACE].
Illustrative logframe excerpt
| Result level | Indicator | Verification | Assumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inputs | [REPLACE] | [REPLACE] | [REPLACE] |
| Activities | [REPLACE] | [REPLACE] | [REPLACE] |
| Outputs | [REPLACE] | [REPLACE] | [REPLACE] |
| Outcomes | [REPLACE] | [REPLACE] | [REPLACE] |
| Impact | [REPLACE] | [REPLACE] | [REPLACE] |
Illustrative evaluation-matrix excerpt
| Question | Indicator | Method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| [REPLACE] | [REPLACE] | [REPLACE] | [REPLACE] |