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.

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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