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The Energy and Environment Partnership with the Mekong Region

The Energy and Environment Partnership with the Mekong Region. ZZZZ EEP Mekong ZZZZ. Information Seminars Bangkok, 17 July 2012. From project idea to Concept Note: use of the Logical Framework Approach. Why learn about the Logical Framework or Logframe Approach (LFA)?.

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The Energy and Environment Partnership with the Mekong Region

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  1. The Energy and Environment Partnership with the Mekong Region ZZZZ EEP Mekong ZZZZ Information Seminars Bangkok, 17 July 2012

  2. From project idea to Concept Note: use of the Logical Framework Approach

  3. Why learn about the Logical Framework or Logframe Approach (LFA)? It is important to learn something about the LFA because: • LFA is a useful tool to • understand, • design and • present a project. • The EEP Mekong Project Concept / Proposal Form is based on the LFA.

  4. 3 stages to prepare a Project Concept Note: • Stage 1: Create the basic project idea. • Stage 2: Develop the logic model and logframe. • Stage 3: Write the Project Concept Note.

  5. STAGE 1: Create the basic project idea • Project design start with a GOOD IDEA: this is the basic “project concept” or “business idea” of the project. • No “magic formula”:  a creative process which may consider : • Problems to be solved to bring benefit, or • Opportunities which can be exploited to develop something of benefit: often based on new technology or other innovations. • Some tools can help to test and develop the basis projeect idea: e.g. Problem analysis, Visioning, Cost-benefit analysis, LFA, etc.

  6. STAGE 2: Develop the logic model and logframe The basic idea of LFA is to define or make a “model” of the project using its “Cause and effect” logic. The LFA allows 4 levels: • “Activities”: which lead to . . . • “Outputs”: which lead to . . . • “Purpose” : which leads to . . . • “Overall objective”.

  7. The 4 levels of the logframe defined: • “Activities”: the things or actions we do. • “Outputs”: the products and services produced by the activities. These are the “deliverables” of the project. • “Purpose”: the combined effects or outcomes of the outputs to be achieved by the end of the project. • “Overall objective”: the long term effects that the project should lead or contribute to, after the end of the project. For EEP projects, this should be some kind of further development or spread of RE and/or EE.

  8. The “internal logic model diagram”

  9. Use the internal logic model diagram (ILMD)to design the project: • The ILMD gives us a very useful MAP of what should be achieved. • Use it to understand how the project works: the “mechanisms”. • Explore and understand the benefit, the beneficiaries, “sustainability” and the “spread” of the project. • Repeatedly Review and Revise the ILMD until it is as simple and understandable as possible. • TIP: Getting this right now will make the project much easier to approve and implement successfully.

  10. Identify main “Targets” and “Assumptions” and add to the initial Logframe Table • Identify the main targets to be achieved for each output, the purpose and the overall objective. Include the main EEP objectives and indicators as appropriate. • Identify the most important external risks which could seriously affect the project and the most important “assumptions” necessary for the project to work. • Put these for convenience into the “logframe table” or “matrix”.

  11. Identify the main activities, inputs and costs:

  12. STAGE 3: Write the Project Concept Note • The internal logic model diagram (ILMD) is the key to preparing a clear and well written Concept Note. • Use the understanding of how the project works from the ILMD to clearly explain the project in the “Summary of key features and main project concept” section. Spend some time on this since it is very important. • Use the ILMD and tables to obtain the data and or understanding for the rest of the form. • You can review and revise the project design at any stage as improvements are identified. • Consult and get help if needed.

  13. Further reading on the LFA: • See the full version of this presentation on the EEP Website. • Also, general Guidelines are available on the internet: e.g. • “The logical framework approach” (2003) by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID). • “Tools for Development: A handbook for those engaged in development activity” (2002) by the Department for International Development (DfID).

  14. EEP Mekong THANK YOU! www.finland.or.th/en

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