Theory of Change in Agricultural Project Monitoring and Evaluation Course

FineResults Research Services would like to invite you to take part in our upcoming workshops on Agricultural courses at our FineResults Research Services training facilities in Nairobi, Kenya or online.

19/05/2025-23/05/2025 Theory of Change in Agricultural Project Monitoring and Evaluation

11/08/2025-15/08/2025 Theory of Change in Agricultural Project Monitoring and Evaluation

01/12/2025-05/12/2025 Theory of Change in Agricultural Project Monitoring and Evaluation

Introduction

This training course will provide participants with the knowledge and skill on the methodology of developing long-term goals and mapping them backwards to causal linkages in an initiative to achieve its shorter-term, intermediate, and longer-term outcomes. Relevant examples of application of theory of change in agriculture will be given.

Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

• Participants will gain an understanding on how to apply the theory of change to develop relevant and applicable interventions
• Participants will gain confidence to apply the acquired skills and knowledge to their respective initiatives/interventions
• Participants will have an improved understanding of how the theory of change can improve the quality of their projects while promoting learning and accountability

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Change theory

• What is theory of change?
• What theories of change look like
• How they relate to strategic plans, logframes and M&E frameworks
• Steps in theory of change
• Identifying long-term goals

Module 2: Developing a change pathway

• Developing change pathways
• Developing and evidencing assumptions
• Backward mapping and connecting out
• Theory of change in relation to other frameworks (Logical framework, Result framework, Conceptual framework).

Module 3: Informing project and programme plans, M&E and impact assessment

• How to use theories of change to develop project and programme plans
• What to monitor and evaluate
• How impact assessment fits in
• Reflecting on and adapting theories of change
• Identifying assumptions
• Identifying indicators
• How to measure the implementation and effectiveness of the initiative

Module 4: Outcome framework

• Elements of the outcomes framework
• Benefits of developing an outcomes framework
• Steps in creating an outcome framework

Module 5: Contribution assessment framework and participatory methodologies

• Assessing contribution to change
• Participatory methods and tools for contribution assessment
• Reflecting on our assessment practices
• Intervention action and strategy

Training Customization

This training can also be customized for your institution upon request. You can also have it delivered your preferred location.

For further inquiries, please contact us through Mobile: (+254 759 285 295) or Email: [email protected] 

Requirements

Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.  During the trainings, participants should come with their own laptops.

Training Fee

Cost:

In-person USD 1200

Registration

May in-person/online

August in-person/online

December in-person/online

Payment should be transferred to FineResults Research Services bank account one week prior to the training date and proof of payment sent to [email protected]

For any registration of 3 or more participants; we offer a discount of up to 10%.

This course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits for in-person training.

Accommodation

Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact us through Mobile: (+254 759 285 295) or Email: [email protected] 

Payment

Payment should be transferred to FineResults Research Limited bank before commencement of training. Send proof of payment through the email: [email protected] 

Cancellation Policy

• All requests for cancellations must be received in writing.
• Changes will become effective on the date of written confirmation being received.

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