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I have reviewed hundreds of project documents across Cambodia. Fewer than ten impact statements began with "Contributed to."

Most begin with "Improved," "Reduced," or "The project achieved" — claiming that the project alone caused changes that were produced by many actors and conditions at the same time. This is not dishonesty. It is a gap in training.

No single project reduces maternal mortality alone. "Contributed to improved maternal health outcomes alongside government health investments" is a claim evidence can support. "Improved maternal health outcomes" is not.

"Contributed to" is not a weaker claim. It is an honest one — and a stronger professional position than an attribution claim that collapses under evaluation scrutiny.

Every major donor framework requires contribution language at the impact level. The standard exists. What is missing is the training.

Have you ever been pressured to write attribution language at the impact level? What drove it?

From From Problems to Impacts by Narith Khim (2026)

My first book, From Problems to Impacts, is nearly ready for publication.

At around 600 pages, it’s a hands-on guide to results-based project design—written for development practitioners, evaluators, and students who want to go beyond templates and develop clear, structured thinking.

The book walks through the full design process—from problem analysis to Results Chains, log-frames, and Theory of Change. More importantly, it focuses on why these frameworks work (or fail), helping readers ensure the logic behind their designs actually makes sense.

Built on over 20 years of field experience in Cambodia, it draws on real cases from sectors like health, education, governance, conservation, and livelihoods—highlighting common challenges and how to address them in practice.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:
• Identify root causes using Problem Tree and Objective Tree analysis
• Build Results Chains that clearly define who changes, what changes, and why
• Develop log-frames and Theories of Change that are coherent, defensible, and practical

Whether you’re designing a project, leading a workshop, or reviewing an existing program, this book offers a structured and realistic approach to improving design quality.

More updates coming soon.

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