Outcome mapping learning community website care 20, designing a common gender indicator framework for cares pathways program pathways, usaid technical and operational performance support tops program presentation. This is a great place to start if you are new to om. Outcome mapping assists programme stakeholders to assess the contributions a particular programme is making to the achievement of outcomes changes in behaviour of direct partners looks at changes in boundary partners, programmeorganisations strategies, and organisations own practices and capacities. Introduce workshop participants to the thinking underlying outcome mapping and provide opportunities for applying and assessing outcome mapping tools and concepts in situations or projects drawn from their own working experience. Outcome mapping was originally developed by the international development research centre in canada, and the first comprehensive outcome mapping manual was produced in 2001. Outcome mapping participatory impact pathways approach realist evaluation identify potential unintended results what are possible unintended results both positive and negative that will be important to address in the evaluation. Outcome mapping introduces monitoring and evaluation. An analysis of how and where outcome mapping has been applied, how users have experienced om and the support options available and required for its use. It is supported by the international development research centre idrc and managed by the overseas.
It differs from traditional metrics in that it does not focus on measuring deliverables and its effects on primary beneficiaries but on behavioural change. Organisational practices documents the underlying philosophy and. A methodology that monitors change in complex, nonlinear development projects, where change may not take the form anticipated, and may not take place within the. A realistic alternative for planning, monitoring and evaluation. Overview of outcome mapping by sarah earl, idrc on vimeo. Outcome mapping practitioner guide outcome mapping. The rapid outcome mapping approach and project management for. This is because the partner ownership is high enough to be able to see an effect, some observe changes and the programme influence is high enough to be able to say with some confidence that those changes originated from the intervention. Frequently asked questions faqs this highlight brief is intended to provide individuals, groups or organizations a summary of some of the most common questions asked about outcome mapping. Outcome mapping om that was developed by the centre itself, gender evaluation methodology. Development programs in 2000, the evaluation unit hoped that it. Key pointspractical outcome mapping is a and evaluation tool developed by idrc of canada.
Building learning and reflection into development programsidrc 2001. Different methods have been developed in international cooperation to provide answers to these questions to the actors involved. It shifts the focus from changes in state, viz, reduced poverty, to. Instead, it actively engages groups and teams i e th selfreflection as a core principle. Outcome mapping newsletter 2009 n 1 keystone accountability. Outcome mapping a participatory method for planning, monitoring and evaluation focuses on changes in behaviours of those with whom the project or program works oriented towards social and. Sarah earl, evaluation unit, idrc, ottawa, canada the challenges of assessing development impacts as development is essentially about people relating to each other and their environment, the focus of outcome mapping is on. This presentation was filmed by the pan asia networking. The abovementioned criticisms of ex isting project cycle management tools and more specifically their weaknesses in the monitoring and evaluation of development effects, have motivated idrc international development research centre, canada to develop a different approach. The development of outcome mapping was driven by the international development research centres idrc grantmaking philosophy combined with its commitment to learn from and report on the results of its support to researchers in less developed countries. See the resource library at the outcome mapping learning community. Outcome mapping in resultsbased project cycle management 1 the outcome mapping approach 1. And the extent of outcome is demonstrable at any time of the project lifetime valuable for programs whose results and achievements.
Outcome mapping om was developed by the international development research center idrc to deal with the complex changes resulting from development projects. Mar 17, 2010 outcome mapping is focussed at the level of outcomes. It differs from traditional metrics in that it does not focus on measuring deliverables and its effects on primary beneficiaries but on behavioural change exhibited by secondary beneficiaries. In the second phase, idrc requested that iisd undertake an inhouse. Weakneses inherent in the existing project tools particularly in the monitoring and evaluation of development effects have motivated idrc international development research centre, canada to develop a different approach. Outcome mapping was first developed by the international development resource centre idrc in the late 1990s as a way to identify and present the qualitative impact of idrc research in terms of changed behaviour and practice. Changes in the wellbeing of intended beneficiaries can occur before or after. Outcome mapping helps a program be specific about actors to target the changes expected, strategies to be employed and, as a result, be more effective in terms of results to be achieved. Outcome mapping recognizes that development is essentially about people relating to each other and their environment. The questions are intended to guide the reader in determining the usefulness of outcome mapping for their particular context. Ramirez dec 2007 8 pre and workshop methodology approaches idrc identified three emerging evaluation approaches that have yet to be systematically adapted and tested with ict4d research projects by idrc research partners.
Outcome mapping attempts to document changes in community behavior in an attempt to foster those that are supportive of program intent over the long term. Outcome mapping om is a methodology for planning and assessing projects that aim to bring about real and tangible change. Applying outcome mapping to plan, monitor and evaluate. From 1996 to 2001, idrc provided 2 major grants and supplemental funding to the international institute for sustainable development, to support the first and second phases of the project spinning the web stw, which evolved into the sustainable development communications network sdcn. Outcome mapping puts people and learning first and accepts unexpected change as a source of innovation. Outcome mapping om is an iterative approach to project planning, monitoring and evaluation which seeks to identify, engage and work with the key stakeholders who are likely to help foster. Outcome mapping resources and links this page gives a brief introduction to the.
It is a participatory methodology to create outcome maps for organizations. Outcome mapping seeks to identify and assess changes in the. This is because the partner ownership is high enough to be able to see an effect, some observe changes and the programme influence is high enough to be able to say with some confidence. Outcome mapping assists programme stakeholders to assess the contributions a particular programme is making to the achievement of outcomes changes in behaviour of direct partners looks at changes in boundary partners, programmeorganisations strategies, and. Outcome mapping is a planning, monitoring and evaluation approach that helps organisations understand their contribution to change earl, carden, and smutylo. Outcome mapping module 1517 june 2015 instructor and. The rapid outcome mapping approach and project management for policy change. The sustainable development communications network. Evaluation unit, international development research centre idrc, ottawa. Making outcome mapping work overseas development institute. This issue presents the experiences of three organizations as they reflect on the applicability of outcome mapping om within their contexts. Building learning and reflection into development programs earl, sarah, carden, fred, smutylo, terry, patten, michael quinn on.
Outcome mapping module 1517 june 2015 instructor and facilitator. As the name suggests, its niche is understanding outcomes. This page gives a brief introduction to the outcome mapping evaluation approach, with links to the outcome mapping manual, the outcome mapping learning community, some introductory presentations and videos, and case studies. Nov 08, 2011 policy change through outcome mapping.
It shifts the focus from changes in state, viz, reduced poverty, to changes in behaviors. The pdf mapping feature allows you to collect your data using a responsive online form and have the data stored digitally, in addition to having it generated as a pdf file. Logical framework approach and outcome mapping a constructive attempt of synthesis questions have occupied development practitioners from the outset. It has been developed with international development in mind, and can also be applied to projects or programme relating to research communication, policy influence and research uptake. At a practical level, om is a set of tools and guidelines that steer. Monitoring and evaluation series outcome mapping 14. Creech was trained in outcome mapping by the idrc evaluation unit in february 2001, in preparation for this. Outcome mapping a participatory method for planning, monitoring and evaluation focuses on changes in behaviours of those with whom the project or program works oriented towards social and organizational learning what is outcome mapping.
Outcome mapping in resultsbased project cycle management. The outcome mapping learning community is a global group of over 1200 individuals dedicated to collective learning and sharing of knowledge around outcome mapping. The sustainable development communications network, 19962001. It was developed in 2001 by the international development research centre to clarify what human, social, and environmental betterment projects or programs hope to contribute and then focus monitoring. Nov 01, 2008 outcome mapping puts people and learning first and accepts unexpected change as a source of innovation. It has been developed with international development in mind, and can also be applied to projects or programme relating to research communication, policy influence and. Outcome mapping provides not only a guide to essential evaluation mapmaking, but also a guide to learning and increased effectiveness, and affirmation that being attentive along the journey is as important as, and critical to, arriving at a destination. Original manual produced by idrc clear and user friendly with templates and.
Outcome mapping om is a methodology for planning, monitoring and evaluating development initiatives in order to bring about sustainable social change. This manual on outcome mapping cant provide the specific map you need for. Outcome mapping is a still evolving method for planning, monitoring, and evaluating development activities that aim to bring about social change. However, outcome mapping is designed to deal with complexity, and is not based around linear models of change. Outcome mapping is focussed at the level of outcomes. Outcome mapping focuses on changes in the behaviour of the people, groups. The originality of this approach lies in its shift away from assessing the products of a program to focus on changes in behaviour, relationships, actions, and activities in the people, groups, and organizations it works with directly. Pdf the purpose of this paper is to indicate how outcome mapping om can be. The rapid outcome mapping approach and project management. Publications, public relations media and events negotiation and.
This is a winwin situation where the data is both entered and stored digital, and a paper form can also be created based on that. Knowledge sharing tools and methods toolkit outcome mapping. It was formed in 2005 and has been steadily growing since then. Cooperation strategy for the 2nd measurement of regional goals and analysis of hrh policies. Outsiders turn up at a project and observe for a limited time, through their particular perspect\. Outcome mapping is a project progress measurement system that was designed by the grantmaking organisation international development research centre idrc.
At a practical level, om is a set of tools and guidelines that steer project or programme teams through an iterative. A method for tracking behavioural changes in development programs terry smutylo introduction development agencies seeking to assess and report on the outcomes of their programs face significant challenges that are inherent in the development process. Pdf outcome mapping as methodology to monitor and evaluate. Building learning and reflection into development programs. Idrc digital library outcome mapping exercises in lac region. Outcome mapping a methodology developed by idrc s evaluation unit a planning, monitoring and evaluation tool focuses on changes in behaviour, actions of the people, with whom the program works directly categorized into 3 stages and 12 steps. A project or program that uses the framework and vocabulary of outcome map. At a practi cal level, om is a set of tools and guidelines that steer project or programme teams through an iterative.
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