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6 Aug 2017

The community builder's approach to theory of change: A practical guide to theory development

by Anderson, Andrea (Aspen Institute)
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The Community Builder’s Approach to Theory of Change is a method that a community group can use to think critically about what is required to bring about a desired social change. It is a process designed to depict how a complex change initiative will unfold over time. It creates an illustration of all the various moving parts that must operate in concert to bring about a desired outcome.

Our approach to theory of change requires stakeholders to be precise about the type of changes they want to achieve. This often requires participants to adhere to a level of conceptual clarity that they are not accustomed to, which is why we think it is necessary to have a skilled facilitator at the helm, managing the process.