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The Logical Framework

The Logical Framework. Definition of a Project. A “project ” is defined as: a set of executed interventions, over an established timeline and budget, intended to achieve a discrete development result by resolving an associated problem. It is explicitly linked to the CDCS Results Framework.

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The Logical Framework

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  1. The Logical Framework

  2. Definition of a Project A “project” is defined as: a set of executed interventions, over an established timeline and budget, intended to achieve a discrete development result by resolving an associated problem. It is explicitly linked to the CDCS Results Framework.

  3. For every Development Objective in a CDCS, USAID requires a Results Framework that display’s the program’s development hypotheses – its “if/then” cause-and-effect logic. “Theory of Change” – Results Framework

  4. Generally speaking, the Purpose of a USAID Project will be an IR from a program (DO) Results Framework From Program to Project Project Goal Project Purpose Project Outputs Project Inputs

  5. Logical Framework Narrative Summary (Column 1 of 4) Vertically Expanded LF Variation At the project level, USAID has reintroduced The Logical Framework – a 4 x 4 matrix for displaying the key elements of a project. The first column in a Logical Framework matrix contains the project’s “if/then” hypotheses – it’s “theory of change” Displaying a Project’s “Theory of Change” Narrative Summary Project Goal Goal Purpose Project Purpose Sub-Purpose a. b. Outputs a.1. a.2. b.1 Project Outputs Inputs a.1.1 a.1.2 a.2.1 b. 1.1 Project Inputs

  6. Core Elements of a Project’s Design A Logical Framework matrix displays key elements of a Project Design (Columns 1 and 4) as well as Information pertinent for project Monitoring and Evaluation (Columns 2 and 3) Logical Framework Matrix Narrative Summary Indicators Data Sources Assumptions Goal Purpose Outputs Inputs Roadmap for Project Monitoring & Evaluation

  7. GOAL If Purpose, then Goal PURPOSE If Outputs, then Purpose OUTPUTS If Inputs, then Outputs INPUTS We hypothesize that by transforming Inputs into Outputs we will achieve our Purpose, and, in turn, contribute to realizing the Goal. Project Design Elements in a Logical Framework

  8. At every level, assumptions we make about external factors need to be articulated, as their status may affect project success. Project Design Elements in a Logical Framework

  9. Monitoring and Evaluation Elements in an LF

  10. Stay within the One Page Guideline for your Logical Framework!

  11. Projects that support a high level Results Framework may need additional levels of intermediate results to “link up.” Logical Framework Variations

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