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Analysing the Credibility of Theories of Change

verfasst von : Georgette Vun

Erschienen in: Theories of Change

Verlag: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Simply put, and most unfortunately, current interpretations and applications of the Theory of Change concept have drifted so far from their origins as to render them useless. As inflammatory a statement as that may appear to be, it is also the single biggest and most annoying elephant in the development world’s room. And as the development world continues to shift focus from solely philanthropic and development finance funding to self-funded social enterprises and the very trendy impact investing, this elephant has grown well beyond the confines of that room.

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Metadaten
Titel
Analysing the Credibility of Theories of Change
verfasst von
Georgette Vun
Copyright-Jahr
2021
Verlag
Springer International Publishing
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-52275-9_3