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Theory of Change?

Evidence-based decision-making needs decisions, evidence.. And? Annie Duflo Innovations for Poverty Action April 8, 2014. Theory of Change?. Discover effective solutions. E ffective solutions adapted at scale. Over 400 studies in 50 countries. Over 400 studies in 50 countries.

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Theory of Change?

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  1. Evidence-based decision-making needs decisions, evidence.. And? Annie DufloInnovations for Poverty ActionApril 8, 2014

  2. Theory of Change? Discover effective solutions Effective solutions adapted at scale

  3. Over 400 studies in 50 countries Over 400 studies in 50 countries

  4. Intermediary Impacts Better programs, improved outcomes Discover effective solutions • Partners take action • Other organizations adopt evidence • Shift in debate • Increased evidence-based culture ?

  5. Get buy-in, Make it easy A • Ask the right questions, and prepare for scale: • Involve partners • Train partners • Find the right partners B • Evaluate rigorously, and get buy-in: • Test proofs of concept • Refine applications of concepts • Test scalability Involve partners • Mobilize for the use of evidence: • Compile and disseminate • Advocate for effective solutions • Support their application C

  6. Setting the agenda Policy relevant research Academically exciting research Maximize the intersection. Think conference planning

  7. Working with governments

  8. Takeaways • Cant go from B to D without A and C • Especially at the local level • It’s boots on the ground, time consuming, and harder to define • Need the right questions, right partners • “Path to Scale” research • Governments • Requires a collaborative, iterative research process

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