Theory of Change
A planning and evaluation approach that maps how activities are expected to contribute to outcomes and longer-term change.
Source: Center for Theory of Change
Impact, Evaluation, and Learning
Frameworks for learning, measurement, outcomes, contribution, evidence and reflective practice.
How to use this cluster: Treat these frameworks as lenses. Start with the practical question you need to answer, then choose the framework that clarifies the next decision without flattening local context.
Frameworks in this cluster
Logic Model
A planning tool that links inputs, activities, outputs and outcomes in a simple visual chain.
Source: Evaluation practice field / W.K. Kellogg Foundation resources
Outcome Harvesting
An evaluation approach that starts by identifying outcomes that occurred and then works backwards to understand contribution.
Source: Outcome Harvesting evaluation field
Most Significant Change
A participatory evaluation technique that collects stories of change and uses structured discussion to decide what changes matter most and why.
Source: Davies and Dart / participatory evaluation field
Cluster questions
- What problem are we trying to understand more clearly?
- Which people should help interpret this framework in context?
- What would responsible use look like in practice?
- What claims would be too strong for the evidence we currently have?
Use the framework selection tool or return to the full library.