Week 8 DF

Discussion Topic

Question 1

The Theory of Change and the Logic Model are similar in tracing the causal pathways from inputs to the program’s outcomes. If True, discuss. If False, discuss.

Question 2.

a. What is a Program? Discuss

b. Under what conditions would your Agency’s program fail to achieve the desired outcomes? Discuss

b. What would you consider the single weakest link that is likely to lead to the program’s failure? Discuss

Instructioins

1. Define the term.

2. Offer an example to further illustrate your idea/point.

3. Next, review to make sure that you have resolved the issue(s).

4. Discuss how this Week’s DF is connected to the previous discussion.

Below is the previous discussion. you are not answering the week 7 question but im just showing it because it asked how they relate

Week 7 DF

Discussion Topic

Question 1

The Theory of Change (ToC) framework always identifies the programs’ outcomes first, then works backwards to develop links that produce the desired changes. If True, discuss. If False, discuss

Question 2.

a. What is meant by the Evidence Gap? Discuss

b. Does the evidence gap signify uncertainties that prevent policymakers from making decisions about what works/ why it works, and for whom?