Lessons in theory of change: monitoring, learning and evaluating Knowledge to Action

Key messages

• Reflection on the theory of change (TOC) is just as important as measuring indicators of progress in a monitoring, learning and evaluation (ML&E) plan.
• Developing a brief outcome story for your impact pathway helps you to think through the necessary changes in next-user behaviours, why those changes are important, and what results those changes can generate.
• Outcome indicators provide clear evidence of progress towards development outcomes.