The review of the theory of change (ToC) in the implementation of a development project is based on a participatory mid-term evaluation of the project. This evaluation should involve all project stakeholders. It is done on the basis of quality criteria according to which it is decided to review the intervention strategy. For example, the relevance of the project, its effectiveness and the participation of stakeholders should be assessed. The ToC review will be a readjustment of problematic elements of the logical framework, including the intervention logic and important assumptions. The major blockages to project success often come from these two categories of logframe elements.
Thank you.
Dr Emile N. HOUNGBO
Agroeconomist, Teacher-Researcher
Expert in Elaboration and monitoring-evaluation of development projects
RE: Do you have examples on reviewing Theories of Change?
Dear Anna Maria,
The review of the theory of change (ToC) in the implementation of a development project is based on a participatory mid-term evaluation of the project. This evaluation should involve all project stakeholders. It is done on the basis of quality criteria according to which it is decided to review the intervention strategy. For example, the relevance of the project, its effectiveness and the participation of stakeholders should be assessed. The ToC review will be a readjustment of problematic elements of the logical framework, including the intervention logic and important assumptions. The major blockages to project success often come from these two categories of logframe elements.
Thank you.
Dr Emile N. HOUNGBO
Agroeconomist, Teacher-Researcher
Expert in Elaboration and monitoring-evaluation of development projects