Logical Framework Approach to PSIP formulation By Edward Joshua (Chief Economist, EP&D) Presentation 10 : 2015 PSIP Process Review Workshop 1

Presentation Objective To provide background information to participants as a way of refreshing their understanding about the log-frame so as to facilitate easy-filling of the project templates (new and on-going project templates); and To highlight and address technical challenges related to the filling of the templates 2

Challenges Poor logical relationships across the hierarchy of objectives in the log-frame- implying poor design of projects; Indicators measuring progress of wrong elements; No guarantee for achievement of project purpose Expenditure on items that cannot generate desired outcomes, therefore, a waste of scare resources 3

Suggested Solutions Understanding the interlinkages between the activities, outputs, outcomes and impacts; and Ensure that project design reflects the said understanding 4

Logical Flow by Project Type 5

Terminology of Logical framework 6

Example of Logical Flow (Physical Investment Project – a case of “Irrigation Project”) 7

Example of a logical flow-(Service project- a case of “CEPSIP2”) Activitiesworkshops, manual preparation, programming Database OutputPSIP manuals prepared, people trained for PSIP preparation; database developed OutcomeImproved Project Planning and implementation ImpactContribution to national improvement 8

MONITORING INDICATORS LEVELS OF OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVE VERIFIABLE INDICATOR S (OVI’S) IMPACT OUTCOMES OUTPUTS MONITORING INDICATORS INPUTS AND ACTIVITIES (PROCESSES)) 9

MONITORING INDICATORS LEVELS OF OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVE VERIFIABLE INDICATOR S (OVI’S) IMPACT EVALUATION INDICATORS OUTCOMES OUTPUTS INPUTS AND ACTIVITIES (PROCESSES)) 10

LOGFRAME LEVELS OF OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVE VERIFIABLE INDICATOR S (OVI’S) MEANS OF VERIFICATION (MOV) ASSUMPTIONS AND RISKS IMPACT OUTCOMES OUTPUTS ACTIVITIES INPUTS 11

CONCLUSION Understanding log-frame approach and log-frame Matrix is key to project success; The Matrix provides, among other things, information for M&E; It helps to understand the interdependence of the various components of the project; “Activity” is a unit of costing- it must be clearly defined so as to do proper costing of the project; At a glance, it provides the Project Manager with information as to whether project is well designed to achieve its purpose or not; It is therefore a MUST in all government projects 12