RAPID Outcome Mapping Approach Simon Hearn ODI 16

RAPID Outcome Mapping Approach Simon Hearn, ODI 16 April 2010 Bern, Switzerland

Policy makers do not. . . Identify the problem Commission research Analyse the results Choose the best option Establish the policy Implement the policy Evaluation

Policy processes are. . . Donors Policy Formulation Agenda Setting Cabinet Parliament Decision Making Civil Society Monitoring and Evaluation Private Sector Ministries Policy Implementation Slide: John Young, ODI

Forms of influencing Evidence / science based Advising Advocacy Cooperation (inside track) Confrontation (outside track) Lobbying Activism Interest / values based

The six lessons Policy processes and social realities are complex Research plays a minor role in policy and practice But it is possible for research to play a role Must understand landscape Policy and social entrepreneurs need a set of skills Intent is necessary!

ROMA steps RAPID Start by defining your policy objectives Outcome Mapping

An analytical framework The political context – political and economic structures and processes, culture, institutional pressures, incremental vs radical change etc. External Influences Socio-economic and cultural influences, donor policies etc The links between policy and research communities – networks, relationships, power, competing discourses, trust, knowledge etc. Map political context Identify key stakeholders Identify desired changes The evidence – credibility, the degree it challenges received wisdom, research approaches and methodology, simplicity of the message, how it is packaged etc Develop an engagement strategy Analyse internal capacity to affect change Establish Monitoring and learning systems

The AIIM tool 2. Identify which are the most influential 3. Who do you work with directly? General level of alignment 1. Map actors on the matrix High Develop enthusiasm to address topic Learn in partnership Develop awareness and enthusiasm Challenge existing beliefs Low Map political context Identify key stakeholders Identify desired changes Develop an engagement strategy Interest in specific topic Analyse internal capacity to affect change High Establish Monitoring and learning systems

Types of policy change Discursive changes Procedural changes Content changes Attitudinal changes Behavioural changes Map political context Identify key stakeholders Identify desired changes Develop an engagement strategy Analyse internal capacity to affect change Establish Monitoring and learning systems

Force Field Analysis Your influence on the force Positive forces 4 4 Funds 2 1 CSOs 2 2 Public demand ? Map political context Plan: Minister of Trade puts forward propoor trade and complementary policy programme to the cabinet by April 2008 ? ? Total = ? Identify key stakeholders Identify desired changes Your influence on the force Negative forces Develop an engagement strategy MEF 5 * 2 Time 3 1 ? ? ? Total = ? ? Analyse internal capacity to affect change Establish Monitoring and learning systems

SWOT Analysis • What type of policy influencing skills and capacities do we have? • In what areas have our staff used them more effectively? • Who are our strongest allies? • When have they worked with us? • Are there any windows of opportunity? • What can affect our ability to influence policy? Map political context Identify key stakeholders Identify desired changes Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats Develop an engagement strategy Analyse internal capacity to affect change Establish Monitoring and learning systems

The Three Stages OUTCOME MAPPING: Building Learning and Reflection into Development Programs Sarah Earl, Fred Carden, and Terry Smutylo http: //www. idrc. ca/en/ev-9330 -201 -1 -DO_TOPIC. html Map political context Identify key stakeholders Identify desired changes Develop an engagement strategy Analyse internal capacity to affect change Establish Monitoring and learning systems

For example: • RAPID Framework • Drivers of Change • Power Analysis • SWOT • Influence Mapping • Force Field Analysis • AIIM • Stakeholder analysis • Influence Mapping • Social Network Analysis • Force Field Analysis Start by defining your policy objectives For example: • Log Frame (flexible) • Outcome Mapping • Journals or impact logs • Internal monitoring tools For example: • Policy entrepreneur questionnaire • SWOT • Internal performance frameworks For example: • Progress Markers • Opportunities and Threats timeline • Policy Objectives • AIIM • Force Field Analysis For example: • Publications, public relations • Media and events • Negotiation and advice • Develop a network or coalition • Research • Force Field Analysis