Bricolage of Utilization focused Developmental Evaluation (UFDE) and Outcome Mapping
Content type:
Poster
Author(s):
Sonal Zaveri
Theme:
OM Resources: Events
Language:
English
Published:
10 April 2026
This poster was presented by Sonal Zaveri at the OMLC Learning Lab 2025.
This poster presents an innovative approach to evaluating complex social change projects through the strategic blending of Utilization Focused Developmental Evaluation (UFDE), and Outcome Mapping (OM) methodologies.
Key Focus: The research addresses a critical challenge in development evaluation: How do you effectively evaluate dynamic concepts like gender violence, masculinity, participation, and empowerment? Using the Action for Equality (AfE) project as a case study, this work demonstrates practical solutions for assessing transformative interventions targeting gender norms and violence prevention among young men in low-income communities.
Primary Contributions:
• Methodological Innovation: Successfully demonstrates how OM can clarify project goals and theory of change before applying UFE key questions, intended users and uses; and Developmental Evaluation for addressing adaptation in complex settings
• Practical Impact: Shows how this blended approach identifies unintended positive outcomes and makes evaluation accessible to non-evaluators
• Field Application: Provides concrete tools for evaluating masculinity and gender norm change initiatives
Target Audience: Development evaluators, gender practitioners, program managers, and researchers working on social transformation projects.
This resource offers valuable insights for anyone seeking robust, participatory evaluation frameworks for complex social change initiatives, particularly in gender equality and violence prevention contexts.
This poster was presented by Sonal Zaveri at the OMLC Learning Lab 2025.
This poster presents an innovative approach to evaluating complex social change projects through the strategic blending of Utilization Focused Developmental Evaluation (UFDE), and Outcome Mapping (OM) methodologies.
Key Focus: The research addresses a critical challenge in development evaluation: How do you effectively evaluate dynamic concepts like gender violence, masculinity, participation, and empowerment? Using the Action for Equality (AfE) project as a case study, this work demonstrates practical solutions for assessing transformative interventions targeting gender norms and violence prevention among young men in low-income communities.
Primary Contributions:
• Methodological Innovation: Successfully demonstrates how OM can clarify project goals and theory of change before applying UFE key questions, intended users and uses; and Developmental Evaluation for addressing adaptation in complex settings
• Practical Impact: Shows how this blended approach identifies unintended positive outcomes and makes evaluation accessible to non-evaluators
• Field Application: Provides concrete tools for evaluating masculinity and gender norm change initiatives
Target Audience: Development evaluators, gender practitioners, program managers, and researchers working on social transformation projects.
This resource offers valuable insights for anyone seeking robust, participatory evaluation frameworks for complex social change initiatives, particularly in gender equality and violence prevention contexts.
