The process of developing a joint theory of change across three global entities: can this help to make their efforts to strengthen capacity for implementation research more effective?

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

A theory of change is a visual representation of the pathway by which a programme anticipates it will achieve its goal. It usually starts with discussions around the goal and works backwards through outcomes and outputs to activities.

Methods

We used a theory of change to improve coherence across three research entities at the WHO. Part of the remit of all three entities is to strengthen capacity in low-income and middle-income countries for implementation research.

Results

Representatives from the three entities were able to formulate a joint goal for strengthening capacity in implementation research. They identified three pathways by which this could be achieved: (a) conducting implementation research, (b) strengthening implementation research systems a

SUBMITTER: Aslanyan G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11816388 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature