Outcome Mapping

{{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. This methodology can be used at the program, project, or organizational level. It is divided into three steps: Intentional Design Helps a program establish consensus on the macro level changes it will help to bring about and plan the strategies it will use Outcome and Performance Monitoring Provides a framework for the ongoing monitoring of the program’s actions and the boundary partners’ progress toward the achievement of -outcomes. It is based largely on systematized self-assessment Evaluation Planning Helps the program to identify evaluation priorities and develop an evaluation plan

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