01. MAP the journey towards the culture of measurement and social value

The journey towards the measurement culture facilitates selecting the appropriate tools to move forward in designing and understanding the social value of our project, programme or institution.

We highlight three iteration cycles: starting with a first phase to analyse and describe the strategy, with the objective of then creating a causal model including the results we want to achieve. This procedure will allow us to propose evidence and indicators aligned with the change we expect.

Each cycle in turn must be prototyped; through; defining to understand what state we are in, obtaining evidence of our analysis and validating or learning from that hypothesis.

01. MAP the journey towards the culture of measurement and social value

The journey towards the measurement culture facilitates selecting the appropriate tools to move forward in designing and understanding the social value of our project, programme or institution.

We highlight three iteration cycles: starting with a first phase to analyse and describe the strategy, with the objective of then creating a causal model including the results we want to achieve. This procedure will allow us to propose evidence and indicators aligned with the change we expect.

Each cycle in turn must be prototyped; through; defining to understand what state we are in, obtaining evidence of our analysis and validating or learning from that hypothesis.

02. Define expected impact of applying the Faro principles. Define WHO and WHAT

The Faro Convention on the Social Value of Cultural Heritage focuses its principles on holistic management for social inclusion, human rights and community well-being.

Through:

• Community connection with the territory and a sense of belonging.
• Cooperation, commitment and shared responsibilities for social cohesion.
• Democratic values, dialogue and participation.

03. Define how you are going to achieve the results expected by Faro. Define HOW

Faro describes in its vision an approach on how to achieve impact through consensus, working collaboratively and taking action by mobilising resources and competences.
The how should be broken down for each case by analysing the existing conditions, the skills, capacities and experiences that are strengths and the activities and actions that are being developed or designed.

Through assumptions, these activities are linked to expected results aligned with the vision.

Detailing the how facilitates the next phase: incorporating the culture of measurement.

03. Define how you are going to achieve the results expected by Faro. Define HOW

Faro describes in its vision an approach on how to achieve impact through consensus, working collaboratively and taking action by mobilising resources and competences.
The how should be broken down for each case by analysing the existing conditions, the skills, capacities and experiences that are strengths and the activities and actions that are being developed or designed.

Through assumptions, these activities are linked to expected results aligned with the vision.

Detailing the how facilitates the next phase: incorporating the culture of measurement.

04. Diagram the causal connections between WHO, WHAT and HOW. Theory of Change

Through a causal framework, it articulates long-term objectives and identifies conditions that must be met to achieve them.

It is a tool for planning as well as for monitoring and evaluation. It favours the transparency of processes and the design of indicators in relation to the proposed purposes.

It is useful for:

– Articulating the future vision of the programme

– Formulate strategic or annual plans

– Define processes to establish objectives

– Identifying specific objectives and linking them to interventions

– Collect data to assess progress

Consists of a written narrative, and a causal framework consisting of; outcomes, assumptions and conditions, rationale, interventions and indicators.

Outcomes are the most important pillars of ToC.