LOGICAL FRAMEWORK AND PROJECT PROPOSAL
The logical framework approach and the writing of proposals
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GENERAL REMARKS
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What is a proposal?
A proposal is a crucial document: donors will decide whether or not to finance your project based on what you have written.
Any proposal should reflect thoughtful planning 3
Identify the project idea
Demand from the community
Project
Needs as defined by experts
Available resources
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Some recommendations…
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Make sure that you are addressing a genuine problem and that you are equipped for it.
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Two-step approach:
1. First define your project thoroughly and in a
participatory approach,
2. Then adapt your project proposal according to the targeted donor.
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Use the logical framework which is a method to design a project in a systematic and logical way .
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LOGICAL FRAMEWORK
APPROACH
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What is a logical framework ?
The Logical Framework Matrix provides a summary of :
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Why a project is carried out
What the project is expected to achieve
How the project is going to achieve it
Which external factors are crucial for its success
Where to find the information required to assess the success of the project
Which means are required
How much the project will cost
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The Logical Framework Matrix
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The logframe and the project cycle
* relevance and and fulfilment of objectives
* outcome : how to use results in future programming
* the agreed resources are used to achieve the project purpose
* reports / contract amendments
* outcome : decision to continue as planned or re-orient the project
* 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) 9
Organisations using the logframe
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USAID, USA
• DGCS - Min. of For. Aff., Italy
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GTZ, Germany
• ICAX - Min. of Industry, Spain
1
GENERAL REMARKS
2
What is a proposal?
A proposal is a crucial document: donors will decide whether or not to finance your project based on what you have written.
Any proposal should reflect thoughtful planning 3
Identify the project idea
Demand from the community
Project
Needs as defined by experts
Available resources
4
Some recommendations…
1.
Make sure that you are addressing a genuine problem and that you are equipped for it.
2.
Two-step approach:
1. First define your project thoroughly and in a
participatory approach,
2. Then adapt your project proposal according to the targeted donor.
3.
Use the logical framework which is a method to design a project in a systematic and logical way .
5
LOGICAL FRAMEWORK
APPROACH
6
What is a logical framework ?
The Logical Framework Matrix provides a summary of :
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Why a project is carried out
What the project is expected to achieve
How the project is going to achieve it
Which external factors are crucial for its success
Where to find the information required to assess the success of the project
Which means are required
How much the project will cost
7
The Logical Framework Matrix
8
The logframe and the project cycle
* relevance and and fulfilment of objectives
* outcome : how to use results in future programming
* the agreed resources are used to achieve the project purpose
* reports / contract amendments
* outcome : decision to continue as planned or re-orient the project
* 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) 9
Organisations using the logframe
•
USAID, USA
• DGCS - Min. of For. Aff., Italy
•
GTZ, Germany
• ICAX - Min. of Industry, Spain