Difference between revisions of "Results Chain"

{{Term|RESULTS CHAIN|Shows the casual or logical relationships that exists between inputs, activities, outputs and outcomes of a given programme, project or policy. Also referred to as a performance chain,  a results chain is similar to a flow chart but need not match specific activities with specific outputs or  results. Because it does not show the same detail as a flow  chart with respect to the casual sequence  of activities, outputs and results , the user should ensure that "simplistic" does not displace "standard".  As with other visual depictions, the influence of external factors is explicitly considered. Inputs, activities, and outputs are often a measure of efficiency ; the results are used then used to determine programme effectiveness. (in process).<ref>Imas Linda G. Morra, Rist C. Ray. The Road To Results; Designing and Conducting Effective Development Evaluations pp 166-167. The World Bank, Washington DC, 2009.</ref><ref>[www Canadian International Development Agency. Amended Results Based Management and Definitions. Ottawa, 2008.]</ref>}}