The result of the Logical Framework Approach (LFA) is a Project Planning Matrix (PPM), which shows the interrelation of the four hierarchical levels – overall goal, objective, expected result, and activities – in a logical fashion. For each level, indicators and external factors have to be identified.
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WHY |
a project is carried out (= overall goal) |
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WHAT |
the project is expected to achieve (= objective) |
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HOW |
the project is going to achieve ist results (= expected results) |
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WHICH |
external factors are crucial for the success of the project (= risks and assumptions) |
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HOW |
we can assess the success |
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WHERE |
we will find the data required to assess the success (= means of verification) |
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Overall Goal |
Impact Indicators |
External Factors/Assumptions |
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Purpose The higher level objective towards which the project is expected to contribute |
Measures to verify to what extent the overall goal is fulfilled |
Important events, conditions or decisions necessary for sustaining the overall goal in the long run |
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Results The effects that are expected to be achieved as a result of the project |
Measures to verify to what extent the immediate objective is fulfilled |
Important events, conditions or decisions outside the control of the project which must prevail for the overall goal to be attained |
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Outputs The outputs that the project should deliver |
Measures to verify to what extent the outputs are produced |
Important events, conditions or decisions outside the control of the project necessary for the achievement of the objectives |
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Activities Activities that have to be undertaken by the project in order to produce the outputs |
Goods and services necessary to undertake the activities |
Important events, conditions or decisions outside the control of the project necessary for the production of the outputs |
Source: Project Management Handbook, A Working Tool for Project Managers; www.novartisfoundation.org/platform/apps/Publication/getfmfile.asp?id=61...
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