The Lessons Learned from a Journey of Outcomes: a
capacity building process through the application of
Outcome Mapping in an EcoHealth Project
Outcome Mapping & EcoHealth Uptake Study of the Ecosystem Approaches to the
Better Management of Zoonotic Emerging Infectious Diseases in the Southeast Asia
Region (EcoZD) project
EcoHealth Conference, Kunming China 2012
Tohtubtiang, K.(ILRI), Assé, R., Wisartsakul, W. (Thammasat University), Gilbert
, J.(ILRI)

Introduction
Presentation Overview
• Outcome Mapping (OM) and its
essence
• Rationale for using OM in EcoZD
• Following the journey of outcomes
• A close look at outcomes and their links
with capacity building
• Conclusion

Outcome Mapping & Its Essence
What is Outcome Mapping? Goal
A participatory planning, monitoring, and outcome
evaluation tool which emphasises on:
I will change gradually in
capability / behavior all
• Outcomes = Changes in attitude, depends on my intention
knowledge, practices, behaviour of
The goal is
Boundary Partners
my
response, I BP
BP
• Boundary Partners want it
• Emphasis on social and
organisational learning. I realized my
own limitation
My goal is to increase
BPs’
capability, encourage
BPs to change their
behavior.
Source: Outcome Mapping Learning Community

Rationale for the use of OM in EcoZD
The process of OM compliments and strengthens the application of
EcoHealth principles as well as contributes to better management of
ZEIDs
• Non-linear process matches well with complex situation of capacity
building attempt
• Participation & Equity
 Encourage participation & in-team exchange of information
 Team-specific definition & practices of equity

Rationale for the use of OM in EcoZD
• Knowledge to action & sustainability
 Exchange between teams & BPs as a part of knowledge
production process – encourage willingness and ownership
 Emphasise & assist team in strategically plan for findings
dissemination
 Influence for positive changes and capacity building of key
actors.

A Journey of Outcomes
A Two-layer process
Layer 1: Interaction between project & 8 teams to influence for teams’ changes in
knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP).
Layer 2: Relationship building between teams & their BPs to support BPs’
changes in KAP.
Layer 2
CHI CAM
Layer 1
Para
IND VTN professional
ILRI-
EcoZD Slaughterhouse
LAO JTV Owners
EHRC EHRC Students
CMU UGM

A Journey of Outcomes
Process & Methodology
OM process in both layers accentuates ‘Cycle of Learning’
• Understand purposes
Internal • Stakeholder analysis
exchange of
• Using PMs as a
info. &
framework • Progress Maker (PMs)
understanding
• Improve strategies development/
based on confirmation
feedbacks received • Self-assessment
• Feedbacks from BPs
Adapting & Participatory
Planning Process with
interacton BPs

Outcomes & capacity building
Layer 1 Outcomes
• Attitude & Knowledge Changes
 Toward transdisciplinary
 Systems Thinking, an essenciality for research
 New perspective on definition of policy and its connection
with do-able policy engagement.
• Practice Changes
 Practicing EcoHealth principles in Research
 Intentional dissemination of research findings

Outcomes & capacity building
Layer 1 Outcomes
• Organisational Learning:
What does ILRI-EcoZD learn from OM process?
 The importance of research management to the success of
EcoHealth research: administration, communication, and
time management.
 An intentional knowledge transfer is a necessary step for
capacity building.

Outcomes & capacity building
Layer 2 Outcomes
• Attitude & Knowledge Changes
 CIVAS and its interaction with
BPs, Rabies Cadres
 Students at EHRC CMU

Outcomes & capacity building
Layer 2 Outcomes
• Practices Changes:
 Better hygienic practices of Slaughterhouse Owners
Photos Showing an improvement of Slaughterhouse owned by BP of Thailand-
Vietnam Team
March 2012 August 2012

Outcomes & capacity building
Layer 2 Outcomes
• Practices Changes:
 Better hygienic practices of Slaughterhouse Owners
Photos Showing an improvement of Slaughterhouse owned by BP of Thailand-
Vietnam Team
March 2012 August 2012

Outcomes & capacity building
Layer 2 Outcomes
• Practices Changes
 Collaboration between institutions: an example from Health
Station Worker and Paraveterinarians, Vietnam team’s BPs.
• Organisational Learning
 Integrate lessons learned from BPs into a more relevant
strategies and action plans, an example from CIVAS
 Local knowledge and behaviour being recognised and included
for future interaction with BPs & communities. Cases from China
and Cambodia

Conclusion
• OM process serves as a formative and summative reflection which
contributes to evolving EcoHealth approach.
• Influencing for change in KAP requires intentional strategies obtained
from cycle of learning and exchanging with key stakeholders.
Relationship & trust building is also very essential to this process.
• Effective dissemination and use of research findings depend on how
teams plan their communication strategies, a part of knowledge
translation process.

Reference
• Charron, D.F. (2012) (ed) EcoHealth Research in Practice: Innovative
Applications of an EcoSystem Approach to Health, Ottawa, International
Development Research Centre
• Jones, H., Jones, N., Shaxson, L., and Walker, D. (2012) ‘Knowledge,
Policy, and Power in International Development: a Practical Guide’,
Bristol: The Policy Press.
• Patton, M. (2010) Developmental evaluation: Applying complexity
concepts to enhance innovation and use, New York, NY: Guildford
Publications
• Outcome Mapping Learning Community, www.outcomemapping.ca

EcoZD Project
For more information about the EcoZD project, please visit:
www.ilri.org/ecozd
www.ilriasia.wordpress.com/tag/ecozd