Between logframes and theory of change
Reviewing Debates and a Practical Experience
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7744340 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Gerard Prinsen (0000-0002-1807-8565, Russian State Agrarian Correspondence University, corresponding author), Saskia Nijhof |
| Year | 2015 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 234-246 |
| Publication date | 2015-02-17 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Development in Practice (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0961-4524 • E-ISSN: 1364-9213 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09614524.2015.1003532 |
| OpenAlex | W1964058000 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 15 |
| References cited | 11 |
Theory of Change (ToC) is an emerging methodology in the practice of development programmes, often contrasted with the dominant logical framework. This article reviews current debates around ToC before identifying five aspects that are appreciated in practice. It appears that these aspects mostly cover areas where the logical framework is not – or is no longer – meeting the needs of practitioners. Subsequently, the article analyses experiences in ToC training for NGO staff and concludes that ToC can address shortcomings of the logical framework – if only by going back to some of the roots of the logical framework
Economics · Engineering ethics · Epistemology · Logical analysis · Logical framework · Management science · Political science · Sociology · Theory of change · Computer Science · Educational Assessment and Improvement · Engineering · Evaluation and Performance Assessment · Philosophy · Public Policy and Administration Research
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The New Development Management
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| Citations per year | 1.36 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2015 - 2025 (11) |
| Highly cited | No |