Educate! Developing a Theory of Change for “Changemakers”

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Kay Gugerty ◽  
Dean Karlan
Keyword(s):  
Change Process ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Program Design ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Theory Of Change ◽  
Youth Empowerment ◽  
Evaluation Plan ◽  
Final Theory

A theory of change can build consensus on a program’s vision and guide the development of a right-fit monitoring and evaluation system. This case examines how the Uganda-based youth empowerment NGO Educate! used the theory of change process to clearly define its intended impact and decide how to measure it. After analyzing the process Educate! used to develop its theory of change, readers will be able to discuss the value of gathering internal perspectives and conducting field research to develop a theory of change. Readers will also assess how successive iterations of the theory of change provide clarity on program design and objectives and determine whether the final theory of change is sufficient to design a monitoring and evaluation plan that adheres to CART principles.

Invisible Children Uganda

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Kay Gugerty ◽  
Dean Karlan
Keyword(s):  
Program Development ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Theory Of Change ◽  
Logical Framework ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Evaluation Systems ◽  
External Accountability ◽  
Invisible Children ◽  
Over Time

Monitoring and evaluation systems rarely begin as right fits; instead, they evolve over time, often to meet the demands of internal learning, external accountability, and a given stage of program development. This case follows Invisible Children Uganda as it formalizes its monitoring and evaluation system in response to increased visibility, the demands of traditional donors, and an internal desire to understand impact. Readers will consider how Invisible Children’s first logical framework—a rough equivalent of a theory of change—lays the foundation for a right-fit monitoring and evaluation system. Readers will also analyze the broader challenges of commissioning high-quality impact evaluations and the importance of clearly defining them.

Research on Sensing Detection Technology in the Automotive Electronic Program Design

2013 ◽  
Vol 380-384 ◽  
pp. 613-617
Author(s):  
Li Luo
Keyword(s):  
Program Design ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Scientific Basis ◽  
Electronic Control ◽  
Automotive Electronic ◽  
Detection Technology ◽  
Electronic Control System ◽  
Safety And Reliability ◽  
Automobile Electronic

with the rapid development of information technology, the deepening of sensing detection and automobile electronic technology, the safety and reliability of vehicle electronic control has been the core problem to be solved in the automotive electronic control system. Sensor detection technology has become an important part of the development of automotive technology. This paper first analyzes the automobile electronic detection technology and sensing detection applications. Based on this, the theoretical framework principle model of automotive electronic software program design has been further deepened, so as to take the electronic program design of automotive anti-collision radar as the empirical analysis example. Finally, the optimization of automotive electronic program software design provides scientific basis and practice way to a certain extent in this field research.

scholarly journals Exit Strategy for Aid Programs: Planning Exit before Entering

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (7) ◽  
pp. 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyejin Lee
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation System ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Common Elements ◽  
Exit Strategy ◽  
Political Decision ◽  
Criteria And Indicators ◽  
Strategic Approach ◽  
International Demand ◽  
Aid Programs

As aid interventions by nature are temporary, they will eventually be withdrawn. Reasons and circumstances of withdrawals vary since withdrawals can be part of a strategic approach to long-term sustainability, a change in organizational priorities, or a political decision made at a higher level. A growing international demand for effective and sustainable outcomes of aid programs emphasizes a proper exit and exit strategy. However, a successful exit takes a well-planned strategy at early stages of aid programs and significant amounts of resources. This study reviews approaches to exit and exit strategies at a program level, and common elements of a viable exit strategy including setting an exit timeline, establishing specific criteria and indicators, identifying key actors, and building a monitoring and evaluation system. These elements need to be guided by transparency, inclusion, predictability, obligation, and flexibility. 

scholarly journals Performance-based financing for monitoring and evaluation of health system in Cameroon

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zakariaou Njoumemi ◽  
Altine Fadimatou
Keyword(s):  
Health System ◽  
National Health ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
National Health System ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
National System ◽  
Performance Based Financing ◽  
Central Tool

Objective: To describe the context of, types of and approaches to monitoring and evaluation and the stakeholders’ perceptions of Performance-based financing (PBF) in Cameroon.Methods: This research used secondary data, both qualitative and quantitative, from the PBF monitoring and evaluation plan, reports and documents, and information from 380 qualitative interviews of stakeholders. Data was analysed using a systematic process of triangulation of responses in tabular form to assess the contribution of PBF towards strengthening the national system of monitoring and evaluation. Descriptive statistics were presented in form of frequencies.Results: The context of decentralisation and results-based management put monitoring and evaluation at the centre of public policy actions. Performance is measured in terms of effectiveness, efficiency, equity, accountability and transparency. The expected effect of PBF is not to reinforce the monitoring and evaluation system but to increase its performance. In conception, the design of PBF relies on substantial efforts of systematic monitoring and evaluation that can strengthen the national health system. The PBF brought changes to all the organisational systems of the supply of health services according to the monitoring and evaluation objectives, which were aligned to those of the national health system and management health information. Stakeholders were positive about the resulting performance of the central tool for monitoring and evaluation of PBF.Conclusion: Several types of monitoring and evaluation are conducted in the implementation of the PBF scheme, showing great potential to strengthen the national system through the harmonisation and standardisation of indicators and norms at all levels of the national health system pyramid.

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