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Theory of Change examples

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Our group coaching sessions on ´How to develop and use a Theory of Change´ refer to various types and uses of Theories of Change. We have packaged practical examples to be used at different times in your projects; we have grouped them into basic, intermediate and advanced categories. Each example includes a summary of strengths and weaknesses and links to further reads. For the full publication, click on the images and click on ´learn more´ and ´see the full publication´. 

Basic

ToC types of assumptions
ToC prepared with client to communicate the outcomes of the evaluation
ToC developed with multiple stakeholders to strategize the next phase of a project
ToC change by different stakeholders

Intermediate

ToC developed upon evaluating a completed project, or a phase of work
ToC prepared in consultation with a client as part of an evaluation
ToC prepared at the start of a project for monitoring, evaluation and communication planning
ToC Gender example

Advanced

ToC change by different stakeholders
ToC integrating multiple components
ToC developed for a multi-country proposal
ToC showing interconnections among components

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