The concept of Theory of Change (ToC) is well established in the evaluation literature, underpinning substantial research and practice efforts. However, its ability to facilitate learning has been increasingly critiqued. The objective of this paper is to identify, characterize, and evaluate concerns over the use of ToCs based on a review of relevant studies. Seven concerns are found: distinguishing ToCs from other evaluation approaches, conceptual vagueness, under-developed ToCs, contributing theoretical knowledge, stakeholder engagement, considering context, and capturing complexity. Priority areas for improvement include integrating context and complexity throughout the ToC process, contributing theoretical knowledge, and engaging stakeho...
Theory of Change is a methodology developed in the field of programme evaluation to overcome difficu...
Theory-based evaluation approaches are becoming increasingly popular in the evaluation of comprehens...
Abstract Background The Medical Research Councils’ fr...
Models for theories of change vary widely as do how they are used. What constitutes a good or robust...
The Theory of Change (ToC) approach has become popular among the international development community...
Theories of change (ToCs) describe how interventions can bring about long-term outcomes through a lo...
Theories of change (ToCs) are development tools that describe how a certain set up of conditions and...
Theories of change (ToCs) are increasingly used to articulate pathways for interventions and to supp...
Background: Despite the increasing popularity of the theory of change (ToC) approach, little is know...
This rapid literature review concentrates on the role that theory of change plays at the programmati...
The purpose of this briefing note is to add to SDC’s understanding of Theory of Change (ToC), drawi...
BACKGROUND: Despite the increasing popularity of the theory of change (ToC) approach, little is know...
Although theories of change are frequently discussed in the evaluation literature and there is gener...
Theory-based evaluation approaches are becoming increasingly popular in the evaluation of comprehens...
The Theory of Change (ToC) is a management and evaluation tool supporting critical thinking in the ...
Theory of Change is a methodology developed in the field of programme evaluation to overcome difficu...
Theory-based evaluation approaches are becoming increasingly popular in the evaluation of comprehens...
Abstract Background The Medical Research Councils’ fr...
Models for theories of change vary widely as do how they are used. What constitutes a good or robust...
The Theory of Change (ToC) approach has become popular among the international development community...
Theories of change (ToCs) describe how interventions can bring about long-term outcomes through a lo...
Theories of change (ToCs) are development tools that describe how a certain set up of conditions and...
Theories of change (ToCs) are increasingly used to articulate pathways for interventions and to supp...
Background: Despite the increasing popularity of the theory of change (ToC) approach, little is know...
This rapid literature review concentrates on the role that theory of change plays at the programmati...
The purpose of this briefing note is to add to SDC’s understanding of Theory of Change (ToC), drawi...
BACKGROUND: Despite the increasing popularity of the theory of change (ToC) approach, little is know...
Although theories of change are frequently discussed in the evaluation literature and there is gener...
Theory-based evaluation approaches are becoming increasingly popular in the evaluation of comprehens...
The Theory of Change (ToC) is a management and evaluation tool supporting critical thinking in the ...
Theory of Change is a methodology developed in the field of programme evaluation to overcome difficu...
Theory-based evaluation approaches are becoming increasingly popular in the evaluation of comprehens...
Abstract Background The Medical Research Councils’ fr...