New content from the Outcome Mapping Learning Community http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/pipe.info?_id=Cv_8pJQE3RGx34Zeyp1_DQ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:15:30 +0000 http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/ http://www.outcomemapping.cahttp://www.outcomemapping.ca/slices/logo_om_en.gifSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesNew content from the Outcome Mapping Learning Community. Includes all new resources, events and OM applications. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/hNI7_CH3GcA/resource.php Key note presentation from the OM Lab 2012, Beirut, 6-9 February. Patricia Rogers opens the event with an inspiring talk posing the questions: When should we use OM? and how do we use it well? Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:58:20 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/resource/resource.php?id=360 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/xTkB-IWwD-8/event.php The 2012 Annual CID Summer School in Bologna features a cutting-edge intensive course that addresses the challenges posed to planning, monitoring and evaluation (PMandE) in development situations where multiple, interacting actors and factors create many options for intervening, measuring and learning. The program covers recent developments in PMandE techniques and practices that have proved effec... Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:29:13 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/events/event.php?id=147 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/Yp7_0kgNvVc/resource.php Intro plus three case studies on Outcome Mapping Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:58:53 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/resource/resource.php?id=22 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/FYWzhP3OBW8/event.php What does this mean for evaluators and those who commission evaluation? Does it reflect a legitimate concern with the productivity and efficiency of programme, as well as the capacity to secure gains and improvements against value for money objectives? Or, is this managerialism at the expense of process - an over emphasis on how results are achieved without due concern for the context and the valu... Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:13:11 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/events/event.php?id=146 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/Fou1Ht7qpDA/resource.php This book provides an introduction to the role of diversity in complex adaptive systems. A complex system--such as an economy or a tropical ecosystem--consists of interacting adaptive entities that produce dynamic patterns and structures. Diversity plays a different role in a complex system than it does in an equilibrium system, where it often merely produces variation around the mean for performa... Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:09:08 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/resource/resource.php?id=359 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/Xiq1_deOjoM/event.php A Six-Day Workshop that will show you how to: MASTER participatory tools in the workplace; APPLY participatory approaches to the project cycle; DESIGN solutions for your own situation; ANALYZE community needs and priorities from the community perspective; INTEGRATE participatory methods into project design, monitoring and evaluations FACILITATE tools that you can use in the workplace.. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:05:21 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/events/event.php?id=145 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/cDBuTO7ouyA/event.php 12:00 - 14:00 GMT Live from the American University of Beirut, OM Community Steward, Ziad Moussa, interviews Sarah Earl, Fred Carden and Terry Smutylo, the authors of the original OM book. Hear stories from the early days of OM, their perspective on OM practice today and what they would do differently if they were to re-write the book. This event is part of the OM Lab 2012, which is taking p... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:47:04 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/events/event.php?id=144 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/fUvRlk6HMUE/resource.php This Working Paper provides a critical analysis of a series of citizen voice and accountability (CVandA) cases from the Mwananchi Governance and Transparency Fund (GTF) programme in order to develop some patterns of observation and thought lines which, when put together, form an analytical framework for developing theories of change (ToCs) for CVandA projects. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:46:05 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/resource/resource.php?id=358 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/LF4lt3dX8ZQ/resource.php This file contains the annexes that are referred to in the paper: Analysing outcome mapping data, the case of the Quality Education and Vulnerability Programme (2008-2013, VVOB Zimbabwe). The paper can be found through the following link: http://www.outcomemapping.ca/resource/resource.php?id=261 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:35:36 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/resource/resource.php?id=357 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/bmy0FmyLK_s/resource.php In this issue: OM applied to monitoring and managing the ENRAP network | Evaluating a global network using an OM inspired outcome 'harvesting' method | OM strengthens local partnerships in community water and sanitation | Summary of the recent community webinar on PMs | Update on the OM Lab event in February 2012. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 03:56:32 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/resource/resource.php?id=356 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/pkRBRlRY1zA/resource.php A comprehensive exploration of the issues associated with evaluating complex policy interventions. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:08:24 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/resource/resource.php?id=350 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/TmPp7dlL98o/resource.php This blog from Jim Woodhill at the Centre for Development Innovation describes the Rich Picture facilitation method which could be very useful in developing a vision statement. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:58:58 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/resource/resource.php?id=351 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/H5bNTUDh9-c/resource.php A speech by David Roodman at a CGAP meeting in Washington, DC in Dec 2011. Although he focusses on microfinance data and research, the points are relevant to any kind of monitoring and evaluation. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:57:22 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/resource/resource.php?id=352 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/KFAegWhEviY/resource.php This paper will examine some of the main difficulties and pitfalls related to participatory methods. It will be pointed out that a truly participatory implementation of these methods demands high levels of reflexivity and awareness of the investigated dynamics on the part of the facilitator in order to minimise their impact. However, the mainstreaming of participation in development which occurred... Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:48:42 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/resource/resource.php?id=353 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/8Lc_WNgUmi4/event.php "In this course you will learn how to monitor and evaluate projects, programmes and organisations. At the end of the course you will adept to ask and answer typical MandE questions, such as: Which data do we need to understand the context, outputs, outcome and impact? Who collects, analyses and processes these data, when and how? At the end of the course you will adept to ask and answer typical Ma... Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:19:38 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/events/event.php?id=141 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/LFrtxdKxIv8/event.php The Evaluation Department of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Centre for Social Science Development Research at Institute of Food and Resource Economics at the University of Copenhagen are pleased to invite you to submit an abstract (preparatory to a full paper) to an International Workshop, which will focus on methodological and practical considerations when using case studies in ev... Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:19:02 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/events/event.php?id=142 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/kap3N2sNxoU/event.php 35th EERS Annual Conference Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:18:38 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/events/event.php?id=140 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/WQMvuyFmFIo/event.php This new course has been designed to equip project managers with the necessary understanding and skills to manage all five stages of the project management cycle – defining, planning, organising, managing and finishing projects. It builds up a clear body of theory, understanding and skills for each stage, so that by the end of the course participants have a clear competence across all stages of th... Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:17:59 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/events/event.php?id=136 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/A6Aql8r2HrM/event.php The workshop is based on a hands-on approach to participatory development that can be applied in the South, in both urban and rural community settings. You will be introduced to the concepts and tools behind participatory development, also referred to as "Participatory, Learning and Action" (PLA) and "Participatory Rural/Rapid Appraisal" (PRA) and SARAR. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:17:41 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/events/event.php?id=137 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/lnnRP2dHN20/event.php The course is designed for middle or senior level managers or monitoring and evaluation (MandE) officers in a business, government or non-government rural development organisation, for staff with distinct planning, MandE or management responsibilities, and for consultants and facilitators providing planning and MandE services who aim to make planning more effective and inspiring, and MandE more re... Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:17:18 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/events/event.php?id=110 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/oqXzlwUzhZE/project.php The general objective of the research is to investigate models and processes, including institutional arrangements and organizational strategies in Mongolia, for the efficient design of new curriculum materials, and/or the revision and localization of existing curriculum by applying open educational resource (OER) strategies and practices. Sun, 10 Oct 2010 13:55:56 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/projects/project.php?id=55 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/x1THVqlr7Pg/project.php The Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict (GPPAC) is a world-wide network of civil society organisations working in the field of conflict prevention.The European Centre for Conflict Prevention (ECCP) is the secretariat of this global network. Faced with many challenges in PMandE in such a complex setting, we decided in 2006 to use Outcome Mapping as the main approach for our PMan... Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:41:55 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/projects/project.php?id=54 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/xvEWynbTk4Y/project.php ACCESS Phase II uses OM as a planning, monitoring and evaluation approach for its partners' program on 5 thematic areas-participatory village planning and budgeting, public service delivery improvement, natural resources management, local economic development and social justice-in 16 districts of 4 provinces in Eastern Indonesia. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 03:25:02 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/projects/project.php?id=53 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/udQiPquQvPU/project.php The Alberta Rural Development Network was formed to foster the exchange of research and information, and create opportunities for networking, applied research and collaboration. ARDN is comprised of all of Alberta’s 21 publicly-funded, publicly-governed post-secondary institutions. Thu, 27 May 2010 10:38:51 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/projects/project.php?id=52 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/mua5gqB6Oqg/project.php Income generating in rural communities, Farmer Field Schools, Food Security and Community Health Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:19:48 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/projects/project.php?id=50 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/g6PxwuruDXA/project.php Como parte de este proyecto propiciado por IDRC, Canadá junto con FLACSO, Sede México, se realizó un taller de Outcome Mapping, a cargo de Markus Gottbascher. En el se revisaron los componentes de Visión, Misión, Socios Directos, Alcances Deseados y Señales de Progreso. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:27:31 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/projects/project.php?id=49 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/i1vRE9SpP5s/project.php VECO Indonesia uses OM as a the guiding programme framework for its new country programme 2008-2013 on sustainable agriculture chain development Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:34:24 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/projects/project.php?id=48 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/HfOlhVFINwU/project.php This is a research and development project assessing genetic diversity to identify sources of resistance to smut and stunt in Napier grass in East Africa and making the information available to stakeholders tackling ways of mitigating the hazard. In the project local and international institutions are working with farmers and other rural entities to find solutions to diseases threatening the dairy... Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:46:54 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/projects/project.php?id=46 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/8wFSWxDg3-4/project.php The ISAAA AfriCenter was established in 1994 in Kenya. It is hosted by the regional office of the International Potato Center (CIP) on the campus of the International Livestock Research Institute in Nairobi, Kenya. Its portfolio of projects includes a tissue culture initiative to revive banana production in Kenya and other East African countries, and a program for the micropropagation and distribu... Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:20:52 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/projects/project.php?id=44 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/outcomemapping/~3/Kii2-K6TlJA/project.php In Bosnia and Herzegovina, government at state level is barely functional. Ideally, civil society organisations would help to fill the gap, but they are not well developed, as is often the case in transition societies. Thus, support to civil society is an important strategy for indirectly improving governance. But this support is as much about helping individuals, networks and relationships to dev... Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:07:39 +0000 http://www.outcomemapping.ca/projects/project.php?id=39