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| − | {{Term|OUTCOME MAPPING|Methodology of evaluating a program that takes into consideration one specific type of result: [[Outcomes]] as behavioral change. Outcomes are defined as changes in the behavior, relationships, activities, or actions of the people, groups, and organizations with whom a program works directly. Outcome mapping concerns only the results that can be considered as direct effects of the program. This methodology is a way of monitoring the activities of an organization and helps to evaluate them in a more organized way, since it makes people conscious of the effect of their job | + | {{Term|OUTCOME MAPPING|Methodology of evaluating a program that takes into consideration one specific type of result: [[Outcomes]] as behavioral change. Outcomes are defined as changes in the behavior, relationships, activities, or actions of the people, groups, and organizations with whom a program works directly. Outcome mapping concerns only the results that can be considered as direct effects of the program. This methodology is a way of monitoring the activities of an organization and helps to evaluate them in a more organized way, since it makes people conscious of the effect of their job. For instance, in the case of a program meant to supply communities with clean water, an outcome mapping will consider whether the persons involved use the filter properly, monitor the contaminant level and ask the experts when needed. On the contrary, a method based on changes in state will take into account the number of filters installed and measure their efficacy in terms of contaminants reduction. |
Outcome mapping can be used at the program, project, or organizational level. It is divided into three steps:<ref> [http://portals.wi.wur.nl portals.wi.wur.nl] (09 July 2008), [http://www.odi.org www.odi.org](09 July 2008), [http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-26586-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html www.idrc.ca] (25 May 2009)</ref>}} | Outcome mapping can be used at the program, project, or organizational level. It is divided into three steps:<ref> [http://portals.wi.wur.nl portals.wi.wur.nl] (09 July 2008), [http://www.odi.org www.odi.org](09 July 2008), [http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-26586-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html www.idrc.ca] (25 May 2009)</ref>}} | ||
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Revision as of 14:56, 31 July 2009
 OUTCOME MAPPING |
| Methodology of evaluating a program that takes into consideration one specific type of result: Outcomes as behavioral change. Outcomes are defined as changes in the behavior, relationships, activities, or actions of the people, groups, and organizations with whom a program works directly. Outcome mapping concerns only the results that can be considered as direct effects of the program. This methodology is a way of monitoring the activities of an organization and helps to evaluate them in a more organized way, since it makes people conscious of the effect of their job. For instance, in the case of a program meant to supply communities with clean water, an outcome mapping will consider whether the persons involved use the filter properly, monitor the contaminant level and ask the experts when needed. On the contrary, a method based on changes in state will take into account the number of filters installed and measure their efficacy in terms of contaminants reduction. Outcome mapping can be used at the program, project, or organizational level. It is divided into three steps:[1] |
| Steps | Content |
|---|---|
| Intentional Design | On a macro level, this step helps to build consensus on the changes the program has provoked. |
| Outcome and Performance Monitoring | This step concerns the monitoring of the program’s actions and of the boundary partners’ progress. It is based mainly on systematized self-assessment |
| Evaluation Planning | This step helps to develop an evaluation plan, through the identification of evaluation priorities. |
References
- ↑ portals.wi.wur.nl (09 July 2008), www.odi.org(09 July 2008), www.idrc.ca (25 May 2009)