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Home»Approaches»Theories of change

Theories of change

Social and behaviour change communication interventions in Mozambique

Helpdesk Report
  • Rachel Cooper
February 2020

Social and behaviour change communication (SBCC) is the use of communication to change behaviours by positively influencing knowledge, attitudes and social norms at the individual and community level. Approaches to SBCC include, but are not limited to: media campaigns, peer educators and mentors, small group sessions, community dialogues and events, and digital tools. This ...» more

Theories of change for cash transfers

Helpdesk Report
  • Evie Browne
April 2013

This report gathers together examples from the literature which attempt to explain how and why change happens as a result of cash transfers (CTs). While there is a large body of literature examining social protection and cash transfers’ impacts on poverty reduction and development, there is much less on understanding the mechanisms and pathways by which this happens. The report ...» more

Theory of Change Approaches to Post-conflict Governance Programming

Helpdesk Report
  • Freida M'Cormack
June 2012

In its simplest form, Theory of Change (ToC) can be defined as, ‘the description of a sequence of events that is expected to lead to a particular desired outcome’ (Davies 2012). This research report considers the application of ToC to governance programmes in post-conflict and fragile states. It should be noted that, because of what information is available, the examples ...» more

  • Approaches
    • Complexity & systems thinking
      • Problem-driven iterative adaptation
    • Institutions & social norms
      • Communication & behaviour change
    • PEA / Thinking & working politically
    • Results-based approaches
    • Rights-based approaches
    • Theories of change

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