Section: Module 6: Lesson 2:  Simple Political Context Analysis Tools | Knowledge Translation | NextGenU.org

  • Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the use of a Force Field Analysis and a SWOT analysis with particular attention to policy process factors, foundational factors and external factors.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 44 minutes>

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Tools for Institutional, Political and Social Analysis of Policy Reform:  A Sourcebook for Development Practitioners URL
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      Download the PDF then, read the section titled "Tool Name: Force-Field Analysis" (pages  168-171).

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      Male circumcision situation analysis toolkit URL
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      Scroll down and under the heading titled "Tools for situation analysis", read the content of Tool 3 titled "Stakeholders’ meeting" (pages 34-42) as well as Annex 2 section 3 titled "SWOT Analysis" (page 80-81)" to learn about SWOT analysis and Spider Diagrams (a Trend Analysis Tool).

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      Quiz: Module 6: Lesson 2:
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    • Additional Learning Options
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      Making Decisions Using Force Field Analysis URL

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      Section 14. SWOT Analysis: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats URL

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