Wirkungslogik

English translation: logic model / theory of change

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German term or phrase:Wirkungslogik
English translation:logic model / theory of change
Entered by: Catriona C.

12:40 Dec 17, 2020
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German to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Environment & Ecology / government policy paper
German term or phrase: Wirkungslogik
Information sheet on the theme of sustainable development and policy required to meet goals in this respect.
Jane Ruessmann
United Kingdom
Local time: 17:41
Logic model / theory of change
Explanation:
I think this is a specific term which refers to the plan of action and the expected results in the context of project management.
The German link below describes a Wirkungslogik as containing inputs, outputs, outcomes and impacts, so an English equivalent might be logic model / theory of change
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Catriona C.
Germany
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Summary of answers provided
3 +3Logic model / theory of change
Catriona C.
3 +1mode of action // (effect) mechanism // effect
Barbara Schmidt, M.A. (X)
3 +1Expected outcomes model
Michael Martin, MA
3expected impact
Wolfgang Hager


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40 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
mode of action // (effect) mechanism // effect


Explanation:
Would be my suggestion in the absence of a sentence containing this term.

Barbara Schmidt, M.A. (X)
Germany
Local time: 18:41
Works in field
Native speaker of: German
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agree  Klaus Beyer: but: "to effectuate the right policies"
9 hrs
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
Logic model / theory of change


Explanation:
I think this is a specific term which refers to the plan of action and the expected results in the context of project management.
The German link below describes a Wirkungslogik as containing inputs, outputs, outcomes and impacts, so an English equivalent might be logic model / theory of change


    https://www.wirkung-lernen.de/wirkung-planen/wirkungslogik/bestandteile/
    https://whatworks.org.nz/logic-model/
Catriona C.
Germany
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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Notes to answerer
Asker: Many thanks!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Z-Translations Translator: logic model , https://www.cdc.gov/std/Program/pupestd/Components of a Logi... , https://pacscenter.stanford.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/L...
2 hrs
  -> Thanks for the the additional reference :)

agree  Björn Vrooman: Agree with poster above. Cf. d-box.
11 hrs
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agree  Lancashireman: As per Björn's DB entries
1 day 3 hrs
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Expected outcomes model


Explanation:
"Wirkungslogiken helfen Ihnen, den erfolgversprechendsten und gleichzeitig machbarsten Weg zur Wirkung zu finden." https://www.wirkung-lernen.de/wirkung-planen/wirkungslogik/w...

"Wirkungslogiken setzen die geplanten Wirkungsziele (Outcomes) in eine systematische Beziehung zu den eingesetzten Ressourcen (Inputs) und den erbrachten Leistungen (Outputs). Dadurch lässt sich die Funktionsweise eines Projektes anschaulich abbilden. Es gibt verschiedene Begriffe für Wirkungslogiken. Sie unterscheiden sich hinsichtlich der Methoden, Mittel und Darstellungsformen. Bekannt sind insbesondere das Logische Modell[2] sowie die Theory of Change.[3]"
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wirkungslogik

Michael Martin, MA
United States
Local time: 12:41
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 32

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agree  Michele Fauble
3 hrs
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17 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
expected impact


Explanation:
less fancy, but Logik is rather ambitious for what, in a less formal text, one would call "the idea behind it"

Wolfgang Hager
Italy
Local time: 18:41
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you! I like your idea too.

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