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The products from the evaluation map to the key evaluation steps involved closely. As developed, the products will be shared on this site.


Click here to download the report   THE THEORY OF CHANGE OF TEASDALE-CORTI (updated 1st October 2012)
Click here to download the report (PDF - 1039kb)

Key steps in the evaluation (click on the key steps for further information and products)


 

1. Develop a performance framework

  • Clarify what TC was trying to achieve and HOW it was planning to impact outcomes
  • Develop a theory of change for TC (A Theory of Change will link the initiative activities to short and long term outcomes)
  • Refine and develop an initial theory of change
  • Clarify what high performance means in relationship to the theory of change
  • Clarify uncertainties in the TC theory of change

Products and When

  • A theory of change report that will include a section on the learning framework;
  • Theory of change on the website will also be updated
  • To be completed by end of July 2012

 

2. Develop a learning framework

Identify the types of learning that are of interest to the stakeholders:

  • Organizational
  • Impacts
  • Process
  • Landscape of global health

Develop a clear prioritization of the  learning questions

Products and When

  • A theory of change report that will include a section on the learning framework;
  • Theory of change on the website will also be updated
  • To be completed by end of July 2012

 

3. Identify available data and data to be collected

  • Match data elements to the questions

Products and When

  • A four-page data summary that connects the evaluation questions to the data
  • End of August 2012

 

4. Further clarification of the performance framework

  • Develop an anticipated timeline of impact
  • Refine theory of change for TC with clear performance markers

Products and When

  • Report analyzing correspondence between interim and final reports
  • Early October 2012

 

5. Assess performance

  • Map the bibliometric data and other monitoring data to the theory of change
  • Explore if the observed performance matches the expected performance

Products and When

  • Interim Report will describe the impacts of the TC funding on early outcomes  and also lessons for improvement
  • Early November 2012

 

6. Learning and refinement

  • Identify implementation challenges
  • Map back data from programs to the learning framework
  • Align learning with decisions that have already been taken about phase 2 of TC

Products and When

  • End of November

 

7. Dissemination and create learning platform

  • Implement carefully planned dissemination strategy
  • Produce learning/ knowledge nuggets
  • Produce 2-3 brief interim reports/final report

Develop website as a good model of learning and tool to promote dialogue

Products and When

  • Final Report: End of December  2012
  • Dissemination is ongoing