Outcome Mapping Complexity & Aid 9 July 2008 London Simon Hearn ODI, London
The Problem
Focus of Outcome Mapping Sphere of Control Sphere of Influence Sphere of Interest InputsActivitiesOutputsOutcomesImpacts LFA focusRBM focusOM focus
Focus of Outcome Mapping Outcome Mapping Local partners / beneficiaries ownership increases Program influence decreases InputsActivitiesOutputsOutcomesImpacts
The Limits of Influence Programme Sphere of Control Sphere of Influence Sphere of Interest Beneficiaries Stakeholders Boundary Partners
The Problem with Impact Impact implies… The reality is… Cause & effect Open system Positive, intended resultsUnexpected positive & negative results occur Focus on ultimate effectsUpstream effects are important Credit goes to a single contributor Multiple actors create results & need credit Story ends when program obtains success Change process never ends
OM and the log frame