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Learning to adapt & adapting to learn - Using elements of outcome mapping in a resilience programme

Content type:

Case Studies

Author(s):

Jan Van Ongevalle, Ana Kvintradze; Gaël Rennesson; David Miller

Theme:

OM Resources: Examples of Use

Language:

English

Published:

2 June 2021

This learning paper highlights how elements of outcome mapping were used by Save the Children Sweden in a project (2018-2020) that supports adolescents, affected by the Syria crisis, to become more resilient. The paper first outlines how the spheres of influence framework has been applied to develop an actor focused theory of change. It then describes how progress markers, as an alternative to SMART indicators, were formulated to monitor the programme’s results. The paper also outlines how long lists of progress markers were categorised in a more realistic and practical results framework. The paper then continues to elaborate how outcome journals, qualitative data analysis techniques and regular review meetings and reflection workshops were utilised for data collection, for collective learning among programme stakeholders and for informing planning and programme adjustment. Various practical guidelines and tips on how to implement elements of outcome mapping are provided. The final part of the paper explores to what extent outcome mapping was able to foster several key enablers of adaptive programme management and highlights some of the challenges that programme stakeholders faced. Practical recommendations towards the use of outcome mapping in future programmes are also proposed.

Learning to adapt & adapting to learn - Using elements of outcome mapping in a resilience programme

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