Course Content
Understanding the Policies Impacting on Project Choice and Necessary Research
Understanding the Policies Impacting on Project Choice and Necessary Research aims to increase your skills in understanding the environment in which your typical NGO CSO project operates. ABOVE ALL Hopefully, these lessons will inspire you to improve your projects and provide stimulation for new project ideas.
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Understanding the project Context
Why understanding the Policy Context is important
Chronology of key international agreements that underpin the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and associated human rights
Key Resources – The enabling environment SDGs and Rights
How the EU has aligned to Agenda 2030
Integrating Key International Agreements into European Policy Frameworks
Reporting on SDGs
The UN System and SDGs
The Three Pillars of Sustainability
Localising SDGs
Resources Council of Europe Youth, Development and Democracy
Guides and handbooks
Participation at the lowest possible level – Leave no one behind.
Context Analysis and Problem Identification
Introduction to Context Analysis Context analysis is the process of understanding the external environment in which your project operates. This includes examining Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal (PESTEL) factors. Context analysis helps you anticipate challenges and leverage opportunities. Example: In a project that promotes renewable energy, a context analysis might reveal government incentives for solar energy, which could be leveraged to enhance project outcomes.
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Problem Identification and Situation Analysis
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Defining Objectives and Vision
Strategy Development and Choice of Interventions
This module focuses on developing effective strategies and selecting appropriate interventions that align with the project’s objectives and vision. Participants will learn how to create a coherent and practical strategy, choose interventions that are evidence-based and sustainable, and ensure that these interventions are feasible within the given resources and constraints.
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Problem Identification and Situation Analysis
Strategy Development and Choice of Interventions
Developing the Logical Framework (LogFrame)
Introduction to the Human Rights Based Approach
Integrating the Rights-Based Approach into Project Development
Developing a Project Concept Idea
Project Design and Action Planning
Key Elements of Project Design Project design involves creating a detailed plan for implementing the project, including its goals, objectives, activities, and resources. A well-designed project aligns with strategic frameworks like LFA and PCM, ensuring all elements work together to achieve the desired outcomes. Example: The design of a food and nutrition project might include objectives such as reducing malnutrition rates, activities like nutrition education and food distribution, and resources such as staff, materials, and funding.
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Project Design and Implementation Planning
Budgeting and Financial Planning
Strategy Development and Choice of Interventions
Budgeting and Financial Planning
Introduction to Proposal Writing for NGOs and CSOs
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Introduction to Proposal Writing for NGOs
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5 Tips to Write Great Proposals - Funds for NGOs
Why Projects go wrong
Inspirations
Understanding the Broader Context
Writing the Proposal: Structure and Style
6.1 Structure of a Winning Proposal A well-structured proposal is critical for clearly communicating your project’s goals and objectives to potential donors. Each section of the proposal should be concise, well-organized, and aligned with the donor’s priorities. Typical Structure: • Executive Summary: A brief overview of the project, including its objectives and expected outcomes. • Problem Statement: A clear articulation of the problem the project seeks to address, supported by data and evidence. • Project Objectives: Specific, measurable goals that the project aims to achieve. • Methodology: The approach and methods that will be used to achieve the objectives. • Budget: A detailed breakdown of the costs involved in the project. • Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Plan: A plan for tracking progress, evaluating outcomes, and learning from the project’s implementation. Example: In a proposal for a gender equality project, the problem statement might highlight disparities in education between boys and girls, the methodology could include community-based education programs, and the MEL plan might track enrollment rates and academic performance.
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Writing the Proposal: Structure and Style
Integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Human Rights
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
7.1 Introduction to MEL Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) are critical components of project management. MEL helps ensure that the project stays on track, meets its objectives, and generates valuable insights for future projects. Monitoring involves tracking the project’s progress, evaluation assesses its outcomes, and learning involves using the findings to improve future initiatives.
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Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
The Importance of Partnership and Collaboration
This module is designed to emphasize the significance of partnership and collaboration in project management and development work. Participants will learn the benefits of forming strategic partnerships, understand the key elements of successful collaborations, and gain skills in identifying, building, and maintaining effective partnerships.
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Working with Private Donors and Foundations
Working with Donors and Sponsors
Working with Private Donors and Foundations
Case Studies and Practical Examples
In this module, you will explore real-world case studies to see how the concepts from previous modules are applied in practice. Analyzing both successful and unsuccessful projects will help you identify key lessons that can improve your project planning, implementation, and outcomes. By understanding what works and what doesn’t, you can apply these insights to your own projects.
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Presentation of Case Studies
How to write a project
About Lesson

Introduction

In this lesson, you will learn how to develop a Logical Framework (LogFrame), an essential tool for structuring and planning your project. The LogFrame helps link your project’s goals, objectives, activities, and outcomes clearly and logically, making it easier to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate your project.

  1. Understanding the LogFrame and Its Components

What is a LogFrame?

The Logical Framework (LogFrame) is a project management tool used to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate projects. It provides a structured way to link objectives with activities and outcomes, ensuring that all aspects of the project are aligned and focused on achieving the desired impact.

Key Components of the LogFrame:

  • Goal: The overarching, long-term objective of the project. This is the ultimate impact you want your project to achieve.
  • Purpose (Outcome): The immediate change or result expected from the project. This is the specific change you want to bring about.
  • Outputs: The tangible products or services that the project will deliver. These are the direct results of the project’s activities.
  • Activities: The actions that will be taken to produce the outputs. These are the tasks and processes involved in implementing the project.
  • Indicators are the metrics used to measure progress toward achieving the project’s objectives. They should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).
  • Means of Verification: The data sources or methods used to verify the indicators. These could include surveys, reports, observations, or official statistics.
  • Assumptions: External factors that must hold for the project to succeed but are outside the project’s control. Assumptions are crucial for understanding the context in which your project operates and preparing for potential challenges.
  1. Developing the LogFrame: Goals, Objectives, Outputs, and Activities

Defining the Goal: The goal is the long-term impact that your project aims to achieve. It is the broadest level of the LogFrame and reflects the ultimate change you want to see in the community or sector you are working in.

Example:

  • Goal: Improve public health in rural areas.

Defining the Purpose (Outcome): The purpose, or outcome, is the specific change the project will bring about in the short to medium term. It should be directly aligned with the goal and be realistic and achievable within the project’s timeframe.

Example:

  • Purpose: Increase access to clean drinking water in target communities.

Defining the Outputs: Outputs are the tangible products or services that your project will deliver. These are the direct results of the activities you carry out and should lead to achieving the project’s purpose.

Example:

  • Outputs: Number of new water wells constructed, number of community members trained in water sanitation.

Defining the Activities: Activities are the specific tasks and actions that will be carried out to produce the outputs. They are the most detailed level of the LogFrame and should be carefully planned to ensure they lead to the desired outputs.

Example:

  • Activities: Conduct water quality assessments, construct wells, and provide training sessions.
  1. Defining Indicators and Means of Verification

What Are Indicators?

Indicators are measurable signs of progress toward achieving your project’s objectives. They help you monitor whether the project is on track to meet its goals and objectives.

Example of Indicators:

  • Indicator: Percentage of households with access to clean drinking water.

What Are the Means of Verification?

Means of verification are the data sources or methods you will use to measure your indicators. They provide the evidence to assess whether the project is achieving its objectives.

Example of Means of Verification:

  • Means of Verification: Household surveys, water quality testing reports.
  1. Identifying Assumptions and Risks

What Are Assumptions?

Assumptions are external factors that must hold for your project to succeed but are outside your control. These conditions need to be met for your project to work as planned.

Example of Assumptions:

  • For a water project, an assumption might be that local authorities will support the project and provide necessary permits.

What Are Risks?

Risks are potential events or conditions that could negatively impact your project. Identifying risks allows you to plan for potential challenges and develop mitigation strategies.

Example of Risks:

  • A risk for a vaccination campaign might be an outbreak of vaccine misinformation in the community.
  1. Activity: Constructing a LogFrame Workshop

Objective: Practice constructing a LogFrame for a hypothetical or actual project.

Instructions:

  1. Step 1: Define the project goal and purpose.
  2. Step 2: Identify the outputs and activities needed to achieve the purpose.
  3. Step 3: Develop indicators and means of verification for each level.
  4. Step 4: Identify key assumptions and risks that could affect the project.

Example:

  • For a project aimed at improving maternal health, your LogFrame might include the goal of reducing maternal mortality, the purpose of increasing access to prenatal care, outputs such as the number of healthcare workers trained, and activities like conducting training sessions and community outreach.

Conclusion

In this lesson, you have learned how to develop a Logical Framework (LogFrame), a powerful tool for structuring and planning your project. By linking your project’s goals, objectives, activities, and outcomes, the LogFrame helps ensure that it is well-planned, aligned, and capable of achieving its desired impact. Additionally, by defining indicators, means of verification, and assumptions, you can monitor and evaluate your project’s progress and prepare for potential challenges.

Videos

Logical Framework

Humanitarian Logframes

Exercise Files
Result-based management handbook.pdf
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LogicalFrameworkApproach.pdf
Size: 3.68 MB
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