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The LOGICAL FRAMEWORKThe LOGICAL FRAMEWORK
Scoping the Essential Scoping the Essential Elements of a ProjectElements of a Project
Dr. Suchat KatimaDr. Suchat Katima
Mekong InstituteMekong Institute
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Introduction
The Logical Framework (Logframe) Logical Framework (Logframe) is a simple - but very powerful –
methodology & tool to SummarizeSummarize the the ScopeScope and and key elementskey elements of
a proposed Project in an easy-to-understand, structurally-interrelated
format.
The Logical FrameworkThe Logical Framework
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Basically, a 4 & 4* Matrix to describe the Essential Elements in the Project Design, as well as for subsequent Performance Monitoring & Evaluation:
**NOTE: Different organizations NOTE: Different organizations — such as the World Bank — — such as the World Bank —
have modified structural versions have modified structural versions of the LogFrameof the LogFrame
LOGFRAME (Generic)
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DESIGN SUMMARY(NARRATIVE)
PerformanceIndicators & Targets
Data Sources / Means of Verification
Assumptions & Risks
GOAL
PURPOSE
OUTPUTS
ACTIVITIES
INPUTS
ACTIVITIES
Design Summary
Performance Targets
Data Source Assumptions/ Risks
OUTCOME
IMPACT
OUTPUTS
ACTIVITIES INPUTSINPUTS
Design and Monitoring Framework ReferenceVersion
ACTIVITIES
Design Summary
Performance Targets
Data Source Assumptions/ Risks
OUTCOME
IMPACT
OUTPUTS
ACTIVITIES INPUTSINPUTS
Design and Monitoring Framework ReferenceVersion
The ADB Design & Monitoring Framework (DMF)
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The LogframeLogframe is used initially forPlanning & Designing Projects.Subsequently, it is the baseline reference
forProgress Reporting, Monitoring
& Performance Evaluation, and Briefings.
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The Columns
Design Summar
y
Performance Targets
& Indicators
Data Sources & Reporting
Mechanisms
Assumptions (&/or Risks)
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PURPOSEPURPOSE
Design SummaryDesign Summary WHY DO YOU WANT TO DO THE PROJECT?WHY DO YOU WANT TO DO THE PROJECT?
WHAT IS THE DEVELOPMENT PROBLEM OR CONSTRAINT YOU HOPE TO RESOLVE? [I.e. “Widespread Illiteracy” ]
WHAT “IMMEDIATE” OUTCOME DO YOU EXPECT TO ACHIEVE? [I.e. “Improved Reading Skills” ]
Developing the Project PURPOSE
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1. Limit to Only One Major Objective
2. Describe the Result Expected when the Project Outputs have been Successfully Completed.
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Design SummaryDesign Summary
GOALGOAL
PURPOSEPURPOSE
WHAT IS THE HIGHER LEVEL, LONGER RANGE, “VISION” TO WHICH THIS PROJECT WILL CONTRIBUTE?
I.e. “Poverty Reduction, Improved Quality of Life, Economic Development, etc.,
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WHAT -- SPECIFICALLY -- WILL THE PROJECT PRODUCE, PROVIDE &/or LEAVE BEHIND?
WHAT ARE THE “DELIVERABLES”?
I.e. Infrastructure, New Policies & Procedures, Strengthened Institutions, Skilled Personnel, etc., etc.
Design SummaryDesign Summary
GOALGOAL
PURPOSEPURPOSE
OUTPUTSOUTPUTS
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WHAT -- SPECIFICALLY -- IS THE PROJECT GOING TO DO?
I.e. Build, Train, Equip, Develop Policy, Draft Legislation, Conduct Surveys, etc., etc.
Design SummaryDesign Summary
GOALGOAL
PURPOSEPURPOSE
ACTIVITIESACTIVITIES
OUTPUTSOUTPUTS
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INPUTSINPUTS
Design SummaryDesign Summary
GOALGOAL
PURPOSEPURPOSE
OUTPUTSOUTPUTS
ACTIVITIESACTIVITIES
WHAT RESOURCES DOES THE PROJECT NEED TO DO THE ACTIVITIES?
I.e. Consultants, Equipment, Civil Works, Training, Funding
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Indicators & TargetsIndicators & Targets
COLUMN 2COLUMN 2
Design SummaryDesign Summary
GOALGOAL
PURPOSEPURPOSE
OUTPUTSOUTPUTS
ACTIVITIESACTIVITIES
INPUTSINPUTS
HOW WILL PERFORMANCE BE MEASURED?
“Yardstick”, Units, Baseline Situation, Incremental, and End Objective Levels, and Timing? Quantitative and/or Qualitative?
MEASURES SHOULD BE DIFFERENT FOR EACH LEVEL !
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COLUMN 2COLUMN 2
INPUTSINPUTS
Indicators & TargetsIndicators & Targets
< < ResourcesResources
MEASURES SHOULD BE DIFFERENT FOR EACH LEVEL !
Money, Goods & Services, Training & Money, Goods & Services, Training & PeoplePeople
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COLUMN 2COLUMN 2
MEASURES SHOULD BE DIFFERENT FOR EACH LEVEL !
Indicators & TargetsIndicators & Targets
ACTIVITIESACTIVITIES < < Timing, Physical &/or Intellectual Timing, Physical &/or Intellectual EffortEffort
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COLUMN 2COLUMN 2
MEASURES SHOULD BE DIFFERENT FOR EACH LEVEL !
Indicators & TargetsIndicators & Targets
OUTPUTSOUTPUTS < Deliverable Products / Results< Deliverable Products / Results
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COLUMN 2COLUMN 2
MEASURES SHOULD BE DIFFERENT FOR EACH LEVEL !
Indicators & TargetsIndicators & Targets
PURPOSEPURPOSE < Immediate < Immediate OUTCOMEOUTCOME
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COLUMN 2COLUMN 2
MEASURES SHOULD BE DIFFERENT FOR EACH LEVEL !
Indicators & TargetsIndicators & Targets
GOALGOAL < Sustainable Impact< Sustainable Impact
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COLUMN 2COLUMN 2
MEASURES SHOULD Identify
Quantity, Quality & Time
i.e. “HOW MUCH” of “WHAT” and “by WHEN”
Indicators & TargetsIndicators & Targets
PROJECTS is be able to do “MORE / BETTER”
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byby ImprovingImproving
EFFICIENCYEFFICIENCY
&/ or&/ orEFFECTIVENESSEFFECTIVENESS
TYPICAL INDICATORS of EFFICIENCY are
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REDUCED
• Processing Time• Costs• Personnel / Level of Effort• Waste / Misuse of Resources
TYPICAL INDICATORS of EFFECTIVENESS are
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• Increased Quantity• Improved Quality• Extended Outreach (Coverage)• Improved Timeliness Response
Time)• Reduced Risk / Uncertainty
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SMART Indicators
• Specific• Measurable• Attainable• Relevant• Trackable
• A good balance should be achieved between theory and practice, i.e., between what should be and what can be measured
Indicators are "yardsticks" that can be used to demonstrate that changes have (or have not) taken place. They provide meaningful and comparable information on changes.
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Selection Criteria for Good Indicators
• Validity• Affordability• Reliability• Simplicity• Usability
Key Logframe Concepts
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Typical Example
•Reduced Poverty
•Sustained Economic Growth•To Increase Beneficiary Coverage
•To Sustain Efficient /Effective Service Delivery by Ministry / Private
•To Improve Economic Development
Strengthening Management, Policy Procedures, Draft Legislation, MIS, Privatization, Construction, Training, etc.
$$,$$$,$$$
ImpactGoal OutcomeOutcomePurposePurpose
Outputs
Development Objectives
ActivitiesActivities
WHY? Long Range: (i.e. 2015)
Focus, & Timing
WHAT will be DONE during &/or by Project end
KEY TASKS During Project Implementation
WHY? Immediate: End of Project ( i.e. 2012)
RESOURCES. Before & During Implementation
• Power Stations, Access Roads,
• Dams, Transmission Networks
COMMON PROBLEMS in LogFramesAll Levels
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• Design Summary Statement at Wrong Level• Goal and Purpose statements unclear• Purpose often a restatement of outputs but just
using different words.
• Very Cryptic &/or technical jargon — not easily understood by the wide variety of stakeholders
• No Indicators, targets or timing, and/or not able to be measured, monitored or evaluated.
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