Impact theory

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-013874",
  "term": "Impact theory",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Impact Theory",
  "definition": "The beliefs, assumptions, and expectations inherent in a program about the nature of the change brought about by program action and how it results in the intended improvement in social conditions. Program impact theory is causal theory: It describes a cause-and-effect sequence in which certain program activities are the instigating causes and certain social beliefs are the effects they eventually produce.",
  "subject": "Policy and guidance",
  "references": [
    "Program Evaluation Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/impact-theory/"
}