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Theories of Change: 3 Common Pitfalls
In this article I will briefly discuss 3 hidden dangers with designing Theories of Change (TOC). To refresh your memory, a TOC as the...
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Outcomes Harvesting: A Different type of Evaluation Method
Over the course of the next few weeks I will be showcasing methods that don't fit in the 'traditional evaluation methods box'. These...
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Tips To Boost Your Career in Monitoring and Evaluation in 2019
Author’s Note: At the start of each new year I edit and publish this article to serve as a practical guide for having a successful career...
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No Short Cuts! Test and Pilot Data Collection Instruments
This blog post is written from my own unfortunate experience of not testing and piloting a data collection instrument properly. My...
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Don’t Forget This Simple Tip to Enhance Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks!
The image below is probably the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) template that you are used to seeing and using. Interestingly, based on...
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5 Tips To Write Better Executive Summaries
Imagine being in a foreign country. You step on a tour bus, the driver shuts the door as you enter and starts driving. There is no tour...
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How do Organisations Learn and Grow? The One Thing You Must Know
Can you guess where persons consider to be the most trusted sources to get information on best and effective practises in development...
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3 Software To Take Your Presentations from Lame To Fame
At beginning of every year most of us make a list of New Year’s Resolutions. The standard ones are to lose weight, eat better, exercise...
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No More Confusion: Simple Way To Explain the Logical Framework
This video uses Scott Chaplowe's metaphor of building a bridge to explain the different elements of the logical framework. Enjoy!
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A Theory of Change is More than a Diagram!
Trees. Houses. Animals. These are just some of the graphics that I have come across to visualise Theories of Change (TOC). I am the first...
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