Outcome Mapping

Submitted by Norma Garza on October 22, 2010 - 9:21pm

The Evaluation Unit and a number of IDRC programs have been working with Dr. Barry Kibel, of the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, to adapt his Outcome Engineering approach to the development research context. A methodology called "Outcome Mapping" was developed, which characterizes and assesses the contributions development programs make to the achievement of outcomes. Outcome Mapping can be used at the program, project, or organizationel level. Outcome Mapping remains a work in progress.

*"Short Description"
This section contains a short 4-page pamphlet on Outcome Mapping

* "Framework"
This section illustrates the 3 stages and 12 steps of the Outcome Mapping process

* "Facilitation Manual & Facilitator Summary Sheets"
This section contains the facilitation manual as well as short guides to help facilitators manage groups using Outcome Map

* "Training Materials"
This section contains exercises, presentations and agenda for training groups in Outcome Mapping.

* "Making Outcome Mapping Work: Evolving Experiences From Around the World"
This section contains a 73 page document, a record of the shared lessons and experiences of the Outcome Mapping Virtual Learning Community.

* "Articles"
This section contrains articles, reports and meeting notes on issues of methodology related to Outcome Mapping and the theoritical approaches underpinning it.

* "Presentations"
This section contains various Microsoft PowerPoint slide presentations on Outcome Mapping.

* "Examples of Use"
This section contains examples of how projects, programs and organizations have used Outcome Mapping for planning, monitoring and/or evaluation.

* "Karaoke Songs"
This section includes a karaoke version of Terry Smutylo's song "The Output, Outcome, Downstream impact Blues" which discusses the issues of attribution and impact in development evaluation.

* "Workshops"
This section contains the documentation from outcome mapping training and orientation workshops that have been held worldwide.

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