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Impact assessment tool ‘Theory of Change (ToC)’

Rationale of use

The Theory of Change (ToC) provides a framework for understanding how specific actions and interventions can lead to long-term outcomes.

Functioning

The tool functions as a visual representation of the logic behind achieving a desired outcome. It identifies the necessary inputs, activities, and outputs, and links them to specific short-term, medium-term, and long-term outcomes. The framework also highlights the assumptions and conditions that must hold true for success.

Types of outputs

The tool provides a detailed/visual map for the intervention setting process, with clear indicators for measuring process at each stage.

Relevant CAP objective

All

Sources

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Tool name

Impact assessment tool ‘Theory of Change (ToC)’

Category

Policy choices supporting tools

Tool category

Logic frameworks

MS

NA

Author or owner

NA

Relevant tasks

CSP Design: Intervention Setting

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