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Theory of Change

By Nesta

18 June 2024

A Theory of Change explains how actions lead to change. It shows the link between goals, activities, and results. This short video uses a simple example to show how the tool can help you set clear goals and map the steps needed to reach them.

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Summary

Theories of change help:

  • Develop a common understanding of what an intervention is trying to do 
  • Strengthen the focus of interventions
  • Provide a framework for tracking and assessing performance
  • Enable the identification of complementary partners
  • Support thinking and conversations around change
  • Surface and make assumptions explicit.

There are a range of different frameworks used to develop Theories of Change. Most of them include similar elements and it is often a matter of preference as to what framework a social enterprise will choose to use. This short video from NESTA’s ‘DIY’ Toolkit outlines one option.

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