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Diagramming for development 1: bounding realities
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Diagramming for development 1: bounding realities, is a free course that introduces you to the systems diagramming techniques of Rich pictures, Spray diagrams and Systems maps. Using a case study project based in Africa, the course illustrates the use of powerful use of systems diagramming for international development management. This is a companion course to Diagramming for development 2: exploring inter-relationships.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
- describe and discriminate between three different diagramming techniques for making sense of realities
- appreciate how each technique can be used to explore a complex situation, issue or problem
- use particular diagramming techniques for brainstorming ideas and concepts associated with complex situations
- analyse some links between variables in development intervention
- identify initial strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats associated with development intervention.
First Published: 17/08/2012
Updated: 17/06/2024
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