Theory of Change

HCA-II Theory of Change

The HCA-II Theory of Change outlines how we expect project and programme level activities across the HCA-II lifecycle and portfolio will lead to desired medium- and long-term outcomes, as well as intended impact.

IMPACT

Adolescents thrive and are able to fulfil their potential in cities contributing as active and empowered citizens to sustainable urban development that meets their needs today and into the future

LONG-TERM OUTCOMES

Improved and more equitable outcomes in priority health and wellbeing domains for adolescents in intermediary cities

Shifts in system conditions catalysed which tackle root causes and promote sustainability

Digital transformation harnessed to support adolescent health and wellbeing priorities and promote inclusion

Robust programme evidence and learning produced and used to influence practice and policy and local and global levels

MEDIUM-TERM OUTCOMES

Adolescents gain knowledge and skills that enable them to influence their health and wellbeing

Adolescents empowered to hold duty bearers to account on their health and wellbeing needs in their city

City governance is more responsive to adolescent health and wellbeing agendas and actively engages adolescents and local communities

City infrastructure and services are strengthened and made more accessible to promote adolescent health and wellbeing

Inclusive and enabling digital approaches improve adolescents’ access to opportunities and services, and promote empowerment

Improved evidence use, learning and coordination between public sector, private sector, academic and civil society actors on issues related to adolescent health and wellbeing

HCA-II PROJECT OUTPUTS

Activities to improve knowledge and skills across adolescent health and wellbeing domains

Activities to promote engagement between city governance, adolescents and local communities

Activities to improve city infrastructure and services to address adolescent health and wellbeing needs

Activities to engage adolescents in advocacy initiatives that promote their health and wellbeing needs

Activities to promote digital approaches that are inclusive and can be adapted to the local context

HCA-II PROGRAMME OUTPUTS

Projects promoting adolescent health and wellbeing in intermediary cities are tested and scaled across target countries

Evidence on lessons learned and best practice in promoting adolescent health and wellbeing in cities is generated and disseminated

Multisectoral partnerships are established involving adolescents, public and private sector, academia and civil society

PROGRAMME LEVEL ACTIVITIES

Partner identification and project(s) co-design

  • Country scoping studies
  • (Lead) partner selection
  • Input to projects’ design process

Operational and technical oversight

  • Project oversight and compliance (operational / technical / financial)

Capacity development

  • Technical and operational support

Partnerships and advocacy

  • Global partnership development
  • Global advocacy work

Monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL)

  • Common MEL infrastructure design & delivery
  • Shared learning and knowledge building