3.2 Build a theory of change

Consider conducting a formal “theory of change” exercise to define the impact pathways of investments in capacity development through backward induction. At a minimum, participatory theory of change exercises require:

• A visioning exercise: foresighting and scenario analysis to create a common vision among collaborating organizations and individuals
• Brainstorming around pathways to achieving the vision
• Articulation of the role played by capacity development
• Articulation of other necessary conditions to achieving a vision
• Identification of assumptions required to achieve outcomes and impact
• Identification of roles, responsibilities, and relationships among actors

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Farmer's Field and Business School Toolkit

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Countries/Regions:farmer field schools; education; learning; farmer business school

CARE

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Future Visioning/Strategic Visioning

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Countries/Regions:Future Visioning; strategic visioning; theory of change; planning

International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)

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Force Field Analysis

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Countries/Regions:planning; implementing; force field analysis

Overseas Development Institute (ODI)

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Root Cause/Problem Tree Analysis

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Countries/Regions:problem identification; root cause analysis; problem tree analysis

Overseas Development Institute (ODI)

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Multistakeholder Co-creation Tools

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IFPRI descriptor:
Countries/Regions:Planning; developing pathways; study designs; structuring group collaboration; Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships Tool Guide

Wageningen UR

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Future, Backwards Method

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Cognitive Edge

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