1. Who do we influence? What difference do we make? Penelope Beynon Sunder Mahendra Date: 18 Nov 2010

2. Expanding our understanding of the Theory of Change for intermediary work, by understanding influence

3. Government 41 (12 named agencies) NGOs 13 Donors / Multilaterals 7 Beneficiaries 15 Researchers / Universities 7 Others 2 Who are you trying to influence?

4. Government NGOs Donors / Multilaterals Beneficiaries Researchers / Universities Others What changes are you seeking? “ To implement the above mentioned recommendations” “ More job ready youth” “ they have the skills for rigorous research to study relevant social problems” “ To target grassroots organisations for granting funds” “ Work practices (related to the use of new technologies)” “ wider coverage of key issues and appropriate reporting”

5. First a quick exercise