Program Design
Quality program design helps sift through complexity, establish realistic expectations & maintain focus on primary objectives. Importantly, good design helps with evaluation; better initial design increases the likelihood of gathering clear evidence of success and areas for improvement (Peacebuilding Evaluation Consortium). This Thematic Action Area is a collection of discussions, resources, events & more that provide knowledge & coordination opportunities around program design in conflict-affected settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Program design sets the foundation for an effective project by identifying the desired changes & the activities required to achieve them (Peacebuilding Evaluation Consortium).
Peacebuilding program design is directly linked to a conflict analysis & involves four steps: 1) articulating clear goals, objectives, and activities; developing plausible theories of change; 3) identifying preliminary indicators; & 4) pulling the pieces together into a logical framework (Peacebuilding Evaluation Consortium).
To start conversations about & provide insight on topics related to program design, please explore & contribute to our Discussions.
For a collection of resources on program design, please visit our Resource Library.
For a list of organizations & groups working on program design in conflict contexts, please see our Collaboration Map.
Resources
Share your own resourcesEstablishment Clause Overview for US Government-funded Implementers
ResourceTheme: Asia Religious & Ethnic Freedom, Freedom of Religion or Belief, Program Design
Region: Africa, Asia, Europe, Global, Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East & North Africa, North America
Conflict-Sensitive Approach to Program Activities
ResourceTheme: Asia Religious & Ethnic Freedom, Climate Change & Conflict, Conflict Sensitivity & Integration, Freedom of Religion or Belief, General, Human Rights, International Development, Peace & Security, Peacebuilding, Program Design, Program Monitoring, Protection & Inclusion
Improving your Programmatic Learning Journey: A Resource Guide for HDP Nexus Practitioners
ResourceTheme: Humanitarian & Emergency Response Programming, International Development, Peacebuilding, Program Design, Program Monitoring
Region: Global
Introduction à la Sensibilité aux Conflits
ResourceTheme: Conflict Sensitivity & Integration, Evaluation & Learning, General, Human Rights, Humanitarian & Emergency Response Programming, Peace & Security, Peacebuilding, Peacebuilding & Urbanization, Program Design
Region: Global