4.1 Selecting Project Purposes and Outcomes

1. 4.1 Selecting Project Purposes and Outcomes

2. The TOC Process Data collection and analysis (identify problems) Use causal analysis to create a problem tree Create a solution tree and identify pathways of change Identify assumptions and articulate rationales Prioritize outcomes the project will address • Clearly outline who will address other outcomes Identify intervention outputs Transfer the TOC to the logframe Identify indicators for TOC components Complete complementary documentation Review annually at minimum You are here !

3. Which domains of change should we address? Criteria: Addressing the domain responds to donor interest and the opportunity for resources Addressing the domain fills a gap. Other agencies are not currently focused on this domain • Addressing the domain will maximize your organization’s comparative advantage • The domain has high synergy with other domains • Addressing the domain and pathways of change has potential for partnering In FFP-funded Activities, the domains of change that the DFSA agrees to address become Purposes. Those the DFSA does not address, remain in the TOC diagram, but are not referred to as Purposes.  

4. Which outcomes should we address? An organization may elect to address a DoC, but may NOT address all the outcomes within that domain’s pathway. • E.g., existing FtF efforts to improve market access. Risk of not directly addressing an outcome is that you must rely on effectiveness of external actor efforts. You are making an assumption that efforts will be effective! In these cases, monitoring the progress of external actors is especially critical.

5. Which outcomes should we address? After identifying domains of change that the project will address, start at the bottom of each pathway and identify all outcomes in each pathway that the project will address. Same Criteria: Addressing the outcome responses to donor interest. Addressing the outcome fills a gap. Other actors are not currently focused on this outcome. • Addressing the outcome will maximize your organization’s comparative advantage • The outcome has high synergy with other outcomes • Addressing the outcome has potential for partnering

6. Which outcomes should we address? Why start at the bottom?

7. External actor outcomes and outputs Use a distinct shape and/ or color

8. Sample External Actor Matrix for Complementary Documentation

9. Small Group Activity

10. Small Group Activity 4.1 Using the criteria discussed, select the outcomes that your project will address • Use the mock stakeholders’ mapping matrix to determine where there are gaps to fill. • The expertise at your table will determine your group’s comparative advantage. • Start at the bottom of the diagram. On the flipchart, provide a brief explanation of how the criteria resulted in the selection of various outcomes / domains.

11. Small Group Activity 4.1 FFP implementers: change the labeling of the selected domains to Purposes and number them accordingly. Change the shape/color of outcomes that will be addressed by external actors in your TOC diagram. If room, specify the actor in the outcome statement. Document key implications for the TOC success if external actors do not progress on an outcome as anticipated. Fill out the External Actor matrix in the Complementary Documentation for at least one actor.

12. Small Group Activity 4.1 Two groups will be selected to present for 10-15 minutes. Presentations should include a brief discussion of: • the process you used to prioritize the domains of change/ outcomes your project will address • challenges that surfaced and how the group dealt with them • anticipated challenges and solutions related to tracking progress for outcomes addressed by external actors.

13. Small Group Activity 4.1 Gallery Walk • 15 minutes • 2 group members remain with the TOC diagram to answer questions.