Theory of Change and the Logical Framework for Maximum Impact

Summary

About the Workshop

In this workshop, participants will dive into the powerful concept of the Theory of Change, learning how to apply it to their own social initiatives and business ideas. This session is designed to equip you with the tools to ensure that impact remains your guiding principle as you develop and refine your projects.

Participants will start by exploring the Theory of Change, understanding how it can be used to map out the desired outcomes of their initiatives and the steps needed to achieve them. The workshop will then guide you through the process of filling out a logical framework, using a case study to illustrate the practical application of these concepts.

You will also have dedicated time to apply what you’ve learned to your own projects, creating a logical framework that aligns with your unique vision and goals. By the end of this workshop, you will have a clear strategy for keeping impact at the forefront of your work, ensuring that your social or business initiatives are both meaningful and effective.

Objectives and Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the Theory of Change and its significance in social enterprises.
  • Apply the “If…Then” statement to analyze existing social enterprises.
  • Create a personalized “If…Then” statement based on each participant’s social business or idea.
  • Understand the concept of the logical framework and its relationship to the Theory of Change.
  • Identify the different components of the logical framework.
  • Complete a logical framework based on a provided case study.
  • Apply the logical framework to each participant’s social business or idea.

Tentative Agenda

  • 5 Minutes: What is the Theory of Change?
  • 10 Minutes: Examples of Applying the Theory of Change
  • 10 Minutes: Application
  • 20 Minutes: Introduction to the Logical Framework through a Case
  • 30 Minutes: Application
  • 15 Minutes: Q&A

Trainer Profile

Mona Itani

Dr. Mona Itani is an esteemed assistant professor at the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business at the American University of Beirut, a position she has held since 2021. Her academic journey includes serving as the coordinator of the Entrepreneurship Initiative at the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture from 2018 to 2021. In 2017, she founded Riyada for Social Innovation SAL, and in 2020, she co-founded Shabab Lab, the first social innovation e-learning platform in the region. Dr. Itani is a highly respected public speaker, award-winner, and recognized expert on entrepreneurship and social innovation in the Arab world. Her work focuses on empowering emerging entrepreneurs and innovators to drive social change through education and technology. Dr. Itani’s contributions to social entrepreneurship and innovation have not only shaped academic and professional landscapes but have also inspired a new generation of leaders and thinkers across the Middle East.
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