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Question: I am a development practitioner, Development Planner to be specific. I am interested in knowing and getting access to Guides or Toolboxes on Outcomes Based Planning, Outcomes Based Monitoring and Evaluation, and Impact Evaluation. In addition, material on Social Facilitation.
Answer: There are a number of resources for outcome based planning available including some material on the Toolbox: Chapter 36 of the toolbox is on evaluation which includes much about outcome based planning at: /tools//chapter_1036.htm Another fully developed model is the "Getting To Outcomes" (GTO) model by Abe Wandersman which is a 10 step approach useful when working with community based groups and non-profits There are two workshops coming up on outcome based planning in Topeka, Kansas on monday March 16 and thursday March 19 in Wichita Kansas sponsored by the Center for Community Support & Research at Wichita State University.
Question Date: Thu, 02/12/2009