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Evidence for better decisions
Strategy and programme design

Strategic plans and programme designs that are evidence-based, realistic and implementation-ready.

GRC supports organisations to develop strategies, programmes, theories of change and implementation roadmaps that connect vision with practical action. We combine evidence review, stakeholder consultation, facilitation and results-based planning.

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Strategic Planning and Programme Design service by GRC
Service overview

How GRC supports this assignment area.

A strong strategy is not only a document. It is a shared direction supported by evidence, institutional commitment, prioritised choices, clear results and feasible implementation arrangements. GRC helps clients move from broad aspirations to practical plans.

Our strategic planning and programme design work can include situation analysis, stakeholder mapping, organisational assessment, theory of change development, results framework design, risk analysis, sustainability planning, costing and validation workshops.

We support government institutions, civil society organisations, networks, academic units, NGOs and development programmes that need a credible, participatory and implementation-oriented planning process.

Our approach

A structured process from assignment design to use.

Each assignment is tailored, but the same discipline is applied: clarity of purpose, sound methods, careful field systems, transparent analysis and practical outputs.

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Prepare the evidence base

We review documents, performance data, context, stakeholder perspectives and institutional constraints.

02

Facilitate strategic choices

We guide leadership and stakeholders to identify priorities, make trade-offs and agree on realistic directions.

03

Develop theory of change and results

We articulate pathways of change, assumptions, risks, outcomes, indicators and implementation logic.

04

Prepare implementation architecture

We develop action plans, responsibility matrices, timelines, MEL arrangements and resource considerations.

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Validate and finalise

We facilitate review, refine the document and prepare a clear final strategy or programme design package.

Methods and tools

Methods may include

Situation analysis Stakeholder consultation SWOT and PESTLE analysis Theory of change facilitation Results-framework design Risk and assumptions analysis Workshop facilitation Implementation planning MEL framework design Validation
Typical deliverables

Outputs clients can use

Situation analysis report Stakeholder consultation summary Strategic plan Programme design document Theory of change Results framework Implementation matrix MEL framework Workshop report
Questions clients ask

Frequently asked questions.

Can GRC facilitate strategic planning workshops?

Yes. We can design and facilitate participatory workshops that help organisations define priorities, results and implementation pathways.

Can the strategic plan include a MEL framework?

Yes. We recommend including results, indicators, baselines where available, targets, responsibilities and review mechanisms.

Can GRC develop programme proposals or concept notes?

Yes. We can support programme design, theory of change development, logical frameworks, narrative design and implementation planning.

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Need strategic planning and programme design support?

Share your terms of reference, concept note or a short description of the assignment. GRC will help you clarify the scope, methodology, work plan and deliverables.

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