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
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ResourceTheme: Asia Religious & Ethnic Freedom, Climate Change & Conflict, Conflict Sensitivity & Integration, Democracy & Governance, Evaluation & Learning, Freedom of Religion or Belief, General, Human Rights, Humanitarian & Emergency Response Programming, International Development, Mediation, Peace & Security, Peace Impact Framework, Peace Processes, Peacebuilding, Peacebuilding & Urbanization, Program Design, Program Monitoring, Protection & Inclusion, Public Health
Region: Global
Pillar 2 Tool – Peace Impact Framework
ResourceTheme: Evaluation & Learning, Peace Impact Framework, Program Design, Program Monitoring
Region: Global
Pillar 1 Tools – Peace Impact Framework
ResourceTheme: Peace Impact Framework, Program Design
Region: Global
Improving Your Programmatic Learning Journey: A Resource Guide for HDP Nexus Practitioners
ResourceTheme: General, Human Rights, Humanitarian & Emergency Response Programming, International Development, Peace & Security, Peacebuilding, Program Design
Region: Africa, Global, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America