From Theory of Change to database design
Welcome to the course “From Theory of Change to database design”. This is a series of five sessions addressed to M&E professionals working in humanitarian or development operations.
The sessions will help you get a comprehensive understanding of all the steps involved in moving from a Theory of Change to a functional MEAL system. Each session will focus on a particular aspect of this path including: Theory of Change, Results Framework and LogFrame, Indicators, Measurement Methods and developing a MEAL plan as well as database design.
It is highly recommended that you join or watch the recordings of all webinars in their consecutive order so as to benefit from the complete course.
These are free training sessions provided by the ActivityInfo team. You can either register and join the live session or watch the recording at your own pace once it becomes available.
Are these sessions for me?
- Are you an M&E practitioner or Program Manager who wishes to understand Theory of Change, Logframes, Indicators and Measurement Methods and their role in the path of building a MEAL system?
- Are you responsible for leading M&E in your organization, or is that a role you would like to take on and you would like to get a deeper understanding of the tools that can facilitate your work?
Then, get started with these sessions!
Theory of Change
During this session, we will be offering an overview of the Theory of Change and its role in learning and evidence-based decision making. We will base the session on a specific scenario to make the presentation easier to follow.
In summary, we explore:
- What is a Theory of Change?
- Why do we need the Theory of Change in MEAL system design?
- How to develop a Theory of Change and best practices
Results framework and LogFrame
During this session, we will be looking at the role of the Results Framework and the LogFrame in learning and evidence-based decision making.
In summary, we explore:
- What is the Results Framework?
- Why do we need the Results Framework?
- How do we develop the Results Framework?
- Why do we need the LogFrame?
- Moving from a Results Framework to a LogFrame
Indicators
During this session, we will be looking at the role of Indicators in the path for building a successful MEAL plan.
In summary, we explore:
- What is an indicator?
- Why do we use indicators?
- Steps to develop appropriate indicators
- Best practices for indicators development
Measurement methods
During this session, we are discussing various measurement methods.
In summary, we explore:
- Different types of measurement
- Best practices for choosing appropriate measurement methods
- Display practical examples in ActivityInfo (tracking outputs, beneficiary progress and surveys)
How to develop a MEAL plan
During this sessions, we will be discussing the development of a MEAL plan and a system to support it.
- What is the MEAL plan?
- Why is the MEAL plan important?
- How does the ActivityInfo platform enable the use of MEAL plans?