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Theories of Change can be used as a tool within the Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PME&L) process to enquire why and how we are engaging in peacebuilding/conflict transformation.

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Theories of Change: What is it and what do we need it for? This is a short introductory lecture, defining the concept, explaining its purpose and giving an example.

Lederach, John Paul et. al (2007): Reflective Peacebuilding: A Planning, Monitoring, And Learning Toolkit”, The Joan B. Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame and Catholic Relief Service South East Asia Regional Office, pp. 25-36. http://kroc.nd.edu/sites/default/files/reflective_peacebuilding.pdf (last accessed 26/03/2009)

Grantcraft (2006). “Mapping change. Using a Theory of Change to Guide Planning and Evaluation”. Ford Foundation. http://www.grantcraft.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewpage&pageid=808

Keystone (June 2008), “Developing a Theory of Change. A Framework for Accountability and Learning for Social Change”. Keystone Reporting. http://www.keystoneaccountability.org/files/2%20Developing%20a%20theory%20of%20change.pdf

Anderson, Andrea A., The Community Builder’s approach to Theory of Change. A practical guide to theory development, The Aspen Institute Roundtable on Community Change, in: http://www.theoryofchange.org/pdf/TOC_fac_guide.pdf
This is a guide to help facilitators work with organizations through each stage of the Theory of Change process. It includes tips on how to encourage participation and some common pitfalls and challenges facilitators face. It is intended to provide one format that a facilitator may find helpful. It is not, by any means, the only method ActKnowledge and the Aspen Roundtable use, but it has been tried and tested in our practice. The structure, tips and challenges come from years of field experience. You may notice that some terms are different than those used elsewhere, but the underlying process and concepts are the same.