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Tool 7: Theory of Change

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Tool 7: Theory of Change

The Theory of Change is a reference framework to formulate the logic of a (re)integration intervention. It describes and explains how and why a result or change is expected to happen in a given context. In that regard, it can support interventions concerning migration and return migration-related factors identified during the diagnostic phase.

When should this tool be used?

It should be developed during the design phase to guide programme development and implementation. The intervention’s logic (Theory of Change) will be based on the analysis carried out in the diagnostic phase and in the analysis of obstacles (Tool 6: Overcoming Obstacles). It is recommended that the Theory of Change be outlined using a participatory approach including all agents involved in (re)integration (Tool 4: Stakeholder Analysis).

How should this tool be used?

Users can formulate a set of desirable outcomes (at several levels) in the Intervention Logic Formulation Tool. Outcome formulation must be tailored to the specific needs of migrants, returning migrants and communities within each country-specific context. The boxes for each outcome can be used to note which outcomes are relevant and how they might be adapted to fit the intervention’s logic. To guide analysis:


Levels

Activities

Things that must be done to achieve the foreseen outcomes.

Expected outcomes

Benefits, goods and services that migrants or returnees are expected to receive once the activity has been carried out.

Effects

What is meant to be changed in terms of integration and reintegration

Impact

What is intended to be achieved with the intervention in terms of integration and reintegration

At the individual level

Assumptions (Include at least three):

Nivel Individual - Actividades
Nivel Individual - Resultados
Nivel Individual - Efectos

At the community level

Assumptions (Include at least three):

Nivel Individual - Actividades
Nivel Individual - Resultados
Nivel Individual - Efectos

At the structural level

Assumptions (Include at least three):

Nivel Individual - Actividades
Nivel Individual - Resultados
Nivel Individual - Efectos