Logical framework for development projects
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This document provides an overview of what a logical framework is and how it can be used for development projects. It defines key components of a project including its purpose, objectives, activities, and resources. The logical framework is described as a grid that logically sequences these components and helps guide the project team. It also rationalizes how resources will lead to achieving the project's purpose. The document outlines the steps for developing a logical framework, including identifying problems, objectives, activities, and indicators. It distinguishes assumptions from risks and explains how objectively verifiable indicators are important for measurement.
Logical framework for development projects
- 1. LOGICAL FRAMEWORK FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
- 2. WHAT IS A PROJECT? • A project consist of the following components: • Purpose (Measured by sustainable change achieved) • Objectives (Measured by outcomes achieved) • Activities (Measured by outputs achieved) • Resources (Measured by financial investments) • A project is set of activities carried out over a set period of time to bring about the desired change.
- 3. WHAT IS A LOGICAL FRAMEWORK? • Logical Framework is a grid that integrates in itself important components of a development project. • It puts the components of a project in a logical sequence & acts as a mind map to navigate through the project. • It works as a document for guiding the project team to undertake the project successfully. • It rationalizes how the resources invested will lead to achieving the purpose of the project. • It helps in defining the role of different stakeholders in the project.
- 4. LOGICAL FRAMEWORK Description Objectively Verifiable Indicator Means of verification Assumptions Risks Goal What is the reduction / increase set by national government? NA NA NA NA Project Purpose What is the ONE final sustainable result when project ends? Mention the systemic change Project Impact Evaluation (1 yr. after project) Internal factors needed to promote success External factors that may hinder success Project Objectives What are the 3 -5 negatives situations to be addressed? Mention the outcomes (% change) Project Mid and End Term Evaluation Internal factors needed to promote success External factors that may hinder success Project Activities What are the objective wise initiatives on daily basis? Mention the outputs (# achieved) Monthly Project Reports Internal factors needed to promote success External factors that may hinder success
- 5. THE PROJECT PROPOSAL & LOGICAL FRAMEWORK • Logical Framework is part of the project proposal document. • It may be attached as an annexure to the project proposal. • It complements the project proposal by highlighting the process. • Logical framework is developed first and then the proposal is written. • It must be used as a tool for orienting the project team as project team generally is appointed after the project funding is approved. • Both the proposal and the framework must to used by the project team and evaluator for review and evaluation purpose. • Project completion report must include framework as annexure.
- 6. PRACTICAL STEPS FOR DEVELOPING FRAMEWORK • One should start by developing the problem tree on paper. • Key causes and effect to the problem are identified. • The same is discussed with the stakeholders and given shape. • Important causes are narrowed down to as objectives. • Similarly activities for each objectives are identified. • The one positive change when objectives are met is out as Purpose. • Based on previous experience and anticipation the indicators, means of verification, assumptions & risks are identified and set.
- 7. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN: Assumptions • Assumptions are enabling factor that are essential to carry out the project activities. • Assumptions are within the control and can be mitigated to a large extent. • E.g.: Participation of stakeholders in project, flow of funds, quality execution etc. Risks • Risks are disabling factor that are hindrance to carry out the project activities. • Risks are not within the control of project team and it is difficult to stop its influence. • E.g.: Natural Calamity, Policy Change, public unrest if working in such zones etc.
- 8. OBJECTIVELY VERIFIABLE INDICATOR • This term is very important as it states that irrespective of who the verifier is the findings need to be same. • The indicators showing progress must be designed in such a way so that there is no scope for subjectivity in reaching any conclusion. • In the project one will need to measure – 1. The resources being invested in the project 2. The activities wise outputs being achieved 3. The objective wise outcomes being achieved 4. The stated propose and related achievement
- 9. CONCLUSION • Logical Framework tries to make the work of project team easy to understand the project design and their responsibility. • A project is always multidimensional and the influences to make it successful or a failure cannot be always anticipated. • The community itself functions as a very complex institution and every asset cannot be addressed in the logical framework. • None the less the logical framework is a helpful tool to initiate a project and document the progress. • Logical Framework it self does not guarantee project success but how its elements were identified and executed is the key to success.
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