9. The logframe and the project cycle * NGO’s mandate * NGO thematic/geo. orientations * outcome : Programme strategy * pre-feasibility project studies * outcome : decision YES/NO * all significant aspects of the idea are studied * outcome : logical framework * fundraising strategy * proposal writing for donors * outcome : financing contract(s) * the agreed resources are used to achieve the project purpose * reports / contract amendments * outcome : decision to continue as planned or re-orient the project * relevance and and fulfilment of objectives * outcome : how to use results in future programming
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15. 1. Problem analysis EFFECTS CAUSES The system receives no maintenance The irrigation system is faulty Some irrigation structures have been destroyed Support services for farmers are not available in the area The farmers have no investment capacity Rice production is insufficient for the population of village x Agricultural practices are unsuitable Problem tree
17. 2. Analysis of objectives Problems Objectives Transforming Problems into Objectives Rice production is insufficient for the population of village x The irrigation system is faulty Agricultural practices are unsuitable The system receives no maintenance Some irrigation structures have been destroyed Support services for farmers are not available Farmers do not have investment capacity Rice production is sufficient for the population of village x The irrigation system is working Agricultural practices are appropriate The system receives proper maintenance Support services for farmers are available Damaged irrigation structures are repaired Farmers have the resources to invest
18. 2. Analysis of objectives Objectives’ tree MEANS ENDS Rice production is sufficient for the population of village x The irrigation system is working Agricultural practices are appropriate The system receives proper maintenance Damaged irrigation structures are repaired Support services for farmers are available Farmers have the resources to invest
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20. 3. Analysis of strategy SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE (or project purpose) EXPECTED RESULTS OVERALL OBJECTIVE CHOSEN STRATEGY Rice production is sufficient for the population of village x The irrigation system is working Agricultural practices are appropriate The system receives proper maintenance Damaged irrigation structures are repaired Support services for farmers are available Farmers have the resources to invest
22. Levels of objectives The broader impact(s) to which your project will contribute to, but will not enable to reach entirely The outcome of your project, what should be achieved at the enf of the project. Specific outputs which will contribute to the realisation of your project purpose Concrete activities that will be undertaken during the project Project Purpose Expected Results Activities Overall Objective(s) 4. The log-frame
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25. Selection of sources of verification Administrative/ financial report Management report Monitoring data Adapted monitoring statistics Interviews of beneficiaries Specialised surveys Complexity Cost 4. The log-frame
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27. Is the RISK important to your project? Yes No What is its probability? Ignore Almost certain Unlikely Fairly Unlikely Can the project strategy be modified to eliminate the risk? Yes No Modify strategy, add activities STOP the project Formulate an assumption Risks/Assumptions 4. The log-frame
28. Intervention logic of project + Assumptions IN OUT Overall objective Project Purpose Results Activities + + + Assumptions Assumptions Assumptions Pre-conditions If the activities are carried out, and if assumptions are valid, then ... 4. The log-frame
Schedule: 13.30 – 13.40 Introduction of participants and facilitators 13.40-13.50: Expectations from the participants (flipchart) 13.50-13.55: introduction to the whole session: General recommendations/ LFA-Group exercise/ Contents of a project proposal-group exercise 13.55-14.05: Brainstorming: what does it take to write a winning proposal? 14.05-14.35: PP on General recommendations 14.35-15.15: PP on the LFA 15.15-15.30: Tea/coffee Break 15.30-16.00: Group exercise LFA (15 min for actual work- 5 min for presentations by each group) 16.00-16.30: PP on the contents of a project proposal 16.30- 16.40: Introduction to the group exercise 16.40-18.10: Group exercise 18.10-18.20: tea/coffee break 18.20-18.50: presentation and discussion 18.50-19.00: Evaluation of the session