Enhancing Efficient Project Implementation and Evaluation Using Logical Frameworks and Project Cycle Management

Introduction

Logical framework matrix clearly defines realistic objectives, assumptions and risks that describe how the operation is designed to work. It also indicates the minimum set of results indicators for each objective and assumption that are feasible to collect and analyse. The framework further provide indicators measure performance on implementation and achievement of results, as well as means of verification for each indicator as well as outlines the source of data needed to achieve each of the indicator. The Project Cycle Management on the other hand is the process of effectively planning and managing projects, programs, and organizations. This 5 days course intends to orient the participants on use of Logical framework and project cycle management to enhance success and sustainability of projects.

Duration

5 days

Course Content

Module 1

·        Definition of a Project

·        Introduction to PCM-LFA

·        What is a Project?

·        Project Cycle Management

·        Description of Project Cycle Management  and Logical Framework Approach

·        The Programming Phase

·        The Identification Phase

Module 2

·        Project Appraisal Phase

·        The Appraisal & Financing Phases

·        LogFrame and the Appraisal Stage

·        The Steps of Logframe

·        Why Analyse Stakeholders?

·        Purpose of the Step

·        Step 1: Analysing Stakeholders

·        Making Project Decisions

·        Stakeholder Terms

·        Step 2: The Problem Analysis

·        Step 3: The Objectives Analysis

Module 3

·        Step 4: The Strategy Analysis

·        Step 5: The Project Plan

·        The PPM Objectives

·        Activities and Means

·        Defining Assumptions

·        Project Indicators and Means of Verification

·        Step 6: Activity Scheduling

·        Step 7: Project Budgeting (“Resourcing”)

Module 4

·        Implementation Phase

·        The Implementation Phase

·        Monitoring Projects

·        Reporting on Progress

Module 5

·        Evaluation Phase

·        The Evaluation Phase

·        Types of Evaluation

·        Criteria for Evaluation