The Theory of Change is an integral part of results-based management. Each program is based on a theory of change – a set of ideas describing how and why the program will work as expected. The theory makes it possible to make the link between the activities and the expected result of the project or… [Read More]
How can NGOs ensure that they achieve programmatic sustainability?
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What is the relevance of the Theory of Change in a Results-based Management approach?
What is the basic terminology used by a Results-based Management Logic Model?
The common terminology of results-based management includes the following: Results chain (Logic Model): The defining or logical relationship between the inputs, activities, outputs and outcomes of a given policy, program or initiative. The elements of the results chain are: Outcome: Describable or measurable change brought about by a cause and effect relationship. The results can… [Read More]
What are the advantages of the Gender Mainstreaming approach?
According to the Council of Europe, “Gender mainstreaming is the (re) organization, improvement, development and evaluation of decision-making processes, with the aim of incorporating the perspective of equality between women and men in all fields and at all levels, by the actors generally involved in the implementation of policies”. The systematic consideration of the gender… [Read More]
What is the difference between Gender Mainstreaming, specific equality policies and the fight against discrimination?
The fight against discrimination based on sex aims to prohibit and eliminate any legal measure which implies differential treatment of men and women and is likely to produce or reinforce inequalities between men and women. It is considered that there is inequality between men and women when men and women are in respective different situations… [Read More]
What are the essential elements to implement Gender Mainstreaming?
According to the Council of Europe, “Gender mainstreaming is the (re) organization, improvement, development and evaluation of decision-making processes, with the aim of incorporating the perspective of equality between women and men in all fields and at all levels, by the actors generally involved in the implementation of policies”. Gender issues should be mainstreamed at… [Read More]
Is a concept note an idea for a project?
No the term ‘Concept Note’ is often misleading as it implies that it is just an outline of an idea. The reality is that a Concept Note is actually a first stage preliminary proposal that funders use to assess if a proposal is good enough to be invited to put forward a full application. Most… [Read More]
