Theory of change can be both a planning and issue framing tool and a monitoring and evaluation tool. In articulating long-term outcomes, preconditions, and interventions, ToC forms the basis of visioning papers, strategic and/or annual plans, and goal-setting processes. As an evaluation tool, ToC identifies the specific goals of the program and ties those goals to particular interventions. Data can then be collected to evaluate progress toward the stated goals as well as the effectiveness of interventions in producing outcomes.