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Template for tracking shaky steps in a theory of change. The sample rows are based on a program that sends text messages to remind parents to take their children to vaccination camps.
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Type of step (Node/Assumption)Node 1Node 2
(to be filled in only if for assumptions)
Assumption
(leave blank if node)
How critical is this step for program success?
(Low/High)
How certain are we that this step will hold in practice?
(Low/High)
Priority level
(Low/Medium/High)
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NodeParents receive the reminder text about the vaccination camp--HighLowMedium
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AssumptionParents understand the purpose of the vaccination campParents take their children to the vaccination campParents think vaccines are safeHighHighMedium
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