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Prodi D III Teaapi Wicara

Problem and
Solution Trees!

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Prodi D III Teaapi Wicara

Solution Trees!
Objectives:
• Learn to use Problem and Solution trees to identify and address
community issues
• Become active global citizens and change-makers in our own
community!

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 Why is it called a ‘Problem Tree’?

From Tools for Development: http://www.tools4dev.org/resources/how-to-design-a-new-program/

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 Effect What positive and negative effects
did this problem have?

What was the main problem ?

Problem

Causes What were the ‘root causes’ of

this problem?

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 Effect Impact

Problem Outcome

Cause Output
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Now you can plant

your own tree of
peace by solving a
problem in your
own community!
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 What negative effects does this
Effect problem have?

What problem do you see in your

Problem community?

What are the ‘root causes’ of

Causes this problem?

How can I solve this problem? Knowing how much time, money, or other constraints you
may have, which ‘root cause’ of the problem can you address? Circle it! Now make the
solution tree!
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 What long term impact will this
Impact project have?

What overall outcome, or

Outcome result, will your project
achieve?

What main output, or activity, will

Output you do to achieve your project
outcome?

How will I know I have achieved my goal? After making your project statement, it is
important to plan how you will measure your project’s success.
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 Making a project statement

Output Outcome Impact

If…. Then… So that…

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 Evaluating Your Success
How will you know your solution successfully made an impact?
What will you measure, or what evidence can you look for?

Output Outcome Impact

I will measure... I will measure… I will measure…

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 Self-Evaluation
How have you applied the following competencies in your own work?

• Managing Information:
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving:
• Communication
• Personal Growth and Well-being:
• Creativity and Innovation:
• Collaboration:
• Cultural and Global Citizenship:

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