Theory of Change Builder

Visually map your entire intervention logic — from initial inputs and activities through outputs and outcomes to lasting, measurable impact. eSuivi's interactive ToC builder turns abstract programme theories into clear, shareable diagrams that keep every stakeholder aligned.

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Interactive Causal Pathway Mapping

Traditional Theory of Change documents live in static Word files that grow stale the moment they are saved. eSuivi replaces that workflow with a drag-and-drop visual canvas where you define each level of your results chain — inputs, activities, outputs, intermediate outcomes, and long-term impact — as distinct, connected nodes.

Draw causal links between nodes to articulate the "if-then" logic that underpins your programme. Each connection can carry a narrative explanation of the causal mechanism, making your ToC not just a picture but a living, documented theory that new team members and evaluators can understand at a glance.

  • Drag-and-drop node placement with automatic alignment
  • Multiple results-chain levels: inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes, impact
  • Narrative causal-link descriptions between connected nodes
  • Step-by-step guided wizard for first-time builders
Results Chain

Define every step from inputs to impact with clear if-then logic.

Drag & Drop

Place and rearrange nodes on a freeform canvas — no design skills required.

Causal Links

Articulate causal mechanisms with annotated connections between nodes.

Guided Wizard

A step-by-step flow helps teams build their first ToC in minutes.

Live Indicator Performance on Every Node

Your Theory of Change is only as useful as the evidence behind it. eSuivi links indicators directly to ToC nodes and displays real-time performance badges — green, amber, or red — so programme managers can see at a glance which parts of the causal chain are on track and which need attention.

When field data flows in through KoboToolbox integration or manual entry, badge colours update automatically. Hover over any node to view a mini-dashboard with baseline values, current actuals, and target achievement percentages. This transforms your ToC from a planning artefact into a living monitoring tool that drives evidence-based decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Colour-coded performance badges (green / amber / red)
  • Hover mini-dashboards with baseline, actual, and target data
  • Automatic badge updates when new indicator data arrives
  • Direct link from each node to the full indicator tracking table
Why It Matters

Most organisations create a Theory of Change during project design and never revisit it. With live performance data layered on top, eSuivi ensures your ToC stays relevant — surfacing bottlenecks early, informing adaptive management decisions, and giving donors confidence that the programme theory is being tested against real evidence.

Document Assumptions, Risks & External Factors

Every causal link in a Theory of Change rests on assumptions — conditions that must hold true for the expected change to materialise. eSuivi lets you attach assumptions and risk statements to individual connections, creating a structured risk register that lives inside the diagram itself rather than in a separate spreadsheet.

Flag external factors, policy dependencies, and contextual conditions alongside each pathway. During quarterly reviews, revisit these assumptions to assess whether they still hold, marking them as validated, challenged, or invalidated. This practice strengthens adaptive management and provides evaluators with a transparent audit trail of programme thinking.

Export & Share With Stakeholders

When it is time to present to donors, boards, or government counterparts, export your Theory of Change as a high-resolution PDF or a formatted Word document — complete with node descriptions, indicator summaries, and assumption annotations. The exported document is presentation-ready, with your organisation's branding and colour scheme applied automatically.

  • One-click PDF and Word export with full annotations
  • Auto-generated LogFrame from the ToC structure
  • Version history to track how the ToC evolves over the project
  • Share read-only links with external stakeholders
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