Using a case study project based in Africa, this unit illustrates the powerful use of systems diagramming for international development management. This is a companion course to Diagramming for development 1: bounding realities.

Course learning outcomes

After studying this course, you should be able to:

• Describe and discriminate between three different diagramming techniques for exploring inter-relationships
• 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 relationships and links between variables in development intervention
• Diagnose strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats associated with development intervention.