Isabel Vogel provides the expert view on identifying and honing your assumptions when developing a theory of change.
Peeling back the layers of the onion: Theories of change, assumptions and evidence
15 October 2012
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Making your research accessible
If research can’t be found, or is not easily understood by target audiences it simply does not travel, falling at the first hurdle in the process of trying to bring about change.
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ESPA guide to working with Theory of Change for research projects
18 September 2012
Guides & Tutorials
The purpose of this guide is to support Principal Investigators and research teams who wish to work with a theory of change approach when developing their pathways to impact and impact strategies.
New review of the use of ‘Theory of Change’ in international development
24 August 2012
Audio & Video
The objective of this DFID-funded report is to improve the use of Theory of Change as an effective tool in international development.
Theories of Change – A conversation with Duncan Green and Simon Batchelor
13 August 2012
Audio & Video
At the end of the R4D Theory of Change workshop held at DFID, we recorded a conversation with Simon Batchelor (IDS) and Duncan Green (Oxfam GB).
10 ways DFID can improve Theories of Change for Research Uptake
1 August 2012
Blog Posts
For many DFID-funded RPCs the concept of Theories of Change (ToC) can appear to be the elephant in the room when conceptualising new (or even revising existing) research programmes.
Theory of Change Review Commissioned by Comic Relief
23 May 2012
Audio & Video
Comic Relief have produced a very detailed report on Theory of Change written by Cathy James. The report aims to…
Key questions to ask when putting together a Theory of Change for Research Uptake (Part 2 of 2)
22 February 2012
Audio & Video
The following two questions bring into focus the need to understand the non-linearity of research uptake, and the benefits of…
Key questions to ask when putting together a Theory of Change for Research Uptake (Part 1 of 2)
21 February 2012
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It’s amazing how the process of answering simple questions can help you uncover so much complexity. It’s rather like a…
What does Theory of Change look like?
21 June 2011
Blog Posts
We came across this blog post ‘What Does Theory of Change Look Like?’ on ‘From Poverty to Power’ written by…
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