Finding and using causal hotspots: A practice in the making

This article from the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is the second in a series discussing the use of contribution analysis (CA) for impact evaluation.

Authors

Marina Apgar and Mieke Snijder, published by Institute of Development Studies.

Key features

It explores the idea of 'causal hotspots' as crucial points in the theory of change (ToC) for evaluation research. The article shows how this concept is used in various situations, especially in participatory research projects, and gives a detailed example from the Child Labour Action Research Innovation in South and Southeast Asia (CLARISSA).

Sources

Apgar, M. & Snijder, M. (2021). Finding and using causal hotspots: A practice in the making. Institute of Development Studies. https://www.ids.ac.uk/opinions/finding-and-using-causal-hotspots-a-practice-in-the-making/

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