Venro: Introduction to Outcome Mapping

Outcome mapping is an actor focused and learning oriented planning, monitoring and evaluation method. It is particularly useful for development programmes supporting complex change. Outcome mapping recognizes that development is essentially about people relating to each other and their environment. The approach focusses on changes in behaviour, relationships, actions, and activities of people, groups, and organizations. In doing so, Outcome mapping debunks many of the myths about measuring impact. It helps programmes be specific about the actors they target, the changes they expect to see, and the strategies they employ. As a result programmes can become more effective.