1. Effective Programming with the Logical Framework (Logframe) Approach
Part I
Project Cycle Management (PCM)

2. CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa
The Project Cycle
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

3. The Project Cycle : The Role of the Logical Framework
Key Tool for all stages:
Logical Framework
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

4. The Project Cycle : The Role of the Logical Framework
Analyse Situation
Ensure Relevance
Identify Objectives / Strategies
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

5. The Project Cycle: The Role of the Logical Framework
Supports planning
Ensures measureable results
Ensures Risk Management
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

6. The Project Cycle: The Role of the Logical Framework
Key management tool for
monitoring
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

7. The Project Cycle: The Role of the Logical Framework
Provides basis for Performance
and impact assessment
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

8. Effective Programming with the Logical Framework (Logframe) Approach
Part II
The Problem-Objective Logic

9. CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa
Identifying Problems
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

10. CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa
Identifying Problems
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

11. CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa
Identifying Problems
No documentation of violation and abuse
Gender-based violence
Participation (of youth) limited by an environment that is not conducive and does not espouse opportunities for inclusion and recognition in a sense of communal development
(Youth groups) lacking the capacity to run their tasks effectively
(Youth organisations’) limited knowledge and skills
Social disintegration
Exploitation
Widespread rite of female genital mutilation (FGM)
Internally displaced people … suffer … violence against them
Intractable political process
Orgy of violence
Run-away Insecurity
Widespread poverty
Vicious civil war
Discrimination, violence and neglect (against children)
Shrinking ability of duty-bearers to provide protective environment
Vulnerab(ility) to violence and exploitation
Disabled political, social and economic infrastructure
Inability to provide children with their entitled rights and adequate care and protection
Extreme violation and abuses
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

12. Building a Problem Tree
causes
causes
causes
Problem
Problem
Problem
causes
causes
causes
causes
causes
Problem
Problem
Problem
Problem
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

13. Building a Problem Tree
Widespread rite of female genital mutilation (FGM)
Discrimination, violence and neglect
Extreme violation and abuses
Gender-based violence
Exploitation
Internally displaced people … suffer … violence against them
Vulnerab(ility) to violence and exploitation
No documentation of violation and abuse
(Youth groups) lacking the capacity to run their tasks effectively
Inability to provide children with their entitled rights and adequate care and protection
Shrinking ability of duty-bearers
Participation (of youth) limited
(Youth organisations’) limited knowledge and skills
Disabled political, social and economic infrastructure
Social disintegration
environment that is not conducive
Orgy of Violence
Run-away Insecurity
Widespread Poverty
Intractable Political Process
Vicious Civil War
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

14. Making problems into solutions – the Objective Tree
If-Then
If-Then
If-Then
Objective
Objective
Objective
If-Then
If-Then
If-Then
If-Then
If-Then
Objective
Objective
Objective
Objective
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

15. Building an Objective Tree
Rite of female genital mutilation (FGM) occurs rarely
No Discrimination, violence and neglect
Little violation and abuses
Little Gender-based violence
Little Exploitation
Internally displaced people are well protected and integrated
Low Vulnerab(ility) to violence and exploitation
Regular documentation of violation and abuse
(Youth groups) have good capacity to run their tasks effectively
Children have their entitled rights and get adequate care and protection
Good ability of duty-bearers
Strong Participation (of youth) in society
(Youth organisations’) have good knowledge and skills
Improved political, social and economic infrastructure
Social cohesion
Conducive environment for youth participation
Peaceful social interactions
Good security
Reduced Poverty
Successful peace process
Peace and Stability
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

16. Selecting a Strategy
Rite of female genital mutilation (FGM) occurs rarely
No Discrimination, violence and neglect
Little violation and abuses
Little Gender-based violence
Little Exploitation
Internally displaced people are well protected and integrated
Low Vulnerab(ility) to violence and exploitation
Regular documentation of violation and abuse
(Youth groups) have good capacity to run their tasks effectively
Children have their entitled rights and get adequate care and protection
Good ability of duty-bearers
Strong Participation (of youth) in society
(Youth organisations’) have good knowledge and skills
Improved political, social and economic infrastructure
Social cohesion
Conducive environment for youth participation
Peaceful social interactions
Good security
Reduced Poverty
Successful peace process
Peace and Stability
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

17. Selecting a Strategy
Rite of female genital mutilation (FGM) occurs rarely
No Discrimination, violence and neglect
Little violation and abuses
Little Gender-based violence
Little Exploitation
Internally displaced people are well protected and integrated
Low Vulnerab(ility) to violence and exploitation
Regular documentation of violation and abuse
(Youth groups) have good capacity to run their tasks effectively
Children have their entitled rights and get adequate care and protection
Good ability of duty-bearers
Strong Participation (of youth) in society
(Youth organisations’) have good knowledge and skills
Improved political, social and economic infrastructure
Social cohesion
Conducive environment for youth participation
Peaceful social interactions
Good security
Reduced Poverty
Successful peace process
Peace and Stability
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

18. Selecting a Strategy Overall Objective
Rite of female genital mutilation (FGM) occurs rarely
No Discrimination, violence and neglect
Little violation and abuses
Little Gender-based violence
Little Exploitation
Internally displaced people are well protected and integrated
Low Vulnerab(ility) to violence and exploitation
Regular documentation of violation and abuse
Overall Objective
(Youth groups) have good capacity to run their tasks effectively
Children have their entitled rights and get adequate care and protection
Good ability of duty-bearers
Strong Participation (of youth) in society
(Youth organisations’) have good knowledge and skills
Improved political, social and economic infrastructure
Social cohesion
Conducive environment for youth participation
Peaceful social interactions
Good security
Reduced Poverty
Successful peace process
Peace and Stability
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

19. Selecting a Strategy Purpose
Rite of female genital mutilation (FGM) occurs rarely
No Discrimination, violence and neglect
Little violation and abuses
Little Gender-based violence
Little Exploitation
Internally displaced people are well protected and integrated
Low Vulnerab(ility) to violence and exploitation
Regular documentation of violation and abuse
Purpose
(Youth groups) have good capacity to run their tasks effectively
Children have their entitled rights and get adequate care and protection
Good ability of duty-bearers
Strong Participation (of youth) in society
(Youth organisations’) have good knowledge and skills
Improved political, social and economic infrastructure
Social cohesion
Conducive environment for youth participation
Peaceful social interactions
Good security
Reduced Poverty
Successful peace process
Peace and Stability
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

20. Selecting a Strategy Results
Rite of female genital mutilation (FGM) occurs rarely
No Discrimination, violence and neglect
Little violation and abuses
Little Gender-based violence
Little Exploitation
Internally displaced people are well protected and integrated
Low Vulnerab(ility) to violence and exploitation
Regular documentation of violation and abuse
Results
(Youth groups) have good capacity to run their tasks effectively
Children have their entitled rights and get adequate care and protection
Good ability of duty-bearers
Strong Participation (of youth) in society
(Youth organisations’) have good knowledge and skills
Improved political, social and economic infrastructure
Social cohesion
Conducive environment for youth participation
Peaceful social interactions
Good security
Reduced Poverty
Successful peace process
Peace and Stability
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

21. Effective Programming with the Logical Framework (Logframe) Approach
Part III
Building a Logical Framework

22. Logical Framework Structure
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

23. Logical Framework – Implementation Logic
From the Objective Tree
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

24. Overall Objective The impact to which the project contributes
To contribute to strong participation of Children and Youth in society and to support a well protected environment free from violence and harmful practices such as FGM
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

25. Purpose The impact the project generates
The vulnerability to violence and abuse of Children and Youth living in marginalised communities is reduced and a conducive environment for participation in society exists
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

26. Results The direct outcome delivered by the project
1 - Regular documentation of violation and abuse
2 - Duty-bearers have good ability to give children their entitled rights and provide adequate care and protection
3 - Youth groups have good capacity to run their tasks effectively
4 -Youth organisations have good knowledge and skills
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

27. Activities What needs to be carried out to deliver the results
Activities supporting Result 1 ….
Activities supporting Result 2 …
etc.
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

28. Logical Framework and UNICEF AWP’s
Overall Objective The impact to which the project contributes
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

29. Logical Framework and UNICEF AWP’s
Purpose The impact the project generates
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

30. Logical Framework and UNICEF AWP’s
Results The direct outcome delivered by the project
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

31. Logical Framework and UNICEF AWP’s
Output of Activities (in between Activities and Results – not part of Logframe)
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

32. Logical Framework and UNICEF AWP’s
Activities What needs to be carried out to deliver the results
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

33. Logical Framework and UNICEF AWP’s
Logframe
AWP Equivalent
5 Year Programme Objective
5 Year Sub-Project Objectives
Annual Sub-Project Objectives
Activities / Tasks
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

34. Logical Framework - Assumptions
Factors that impact the project – including problems not addressed !
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

35. CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa
Assumptions
Assumptions = Factors outside project management control that may impact on the linkage from
Activities to Results
Results to Purpose
Purpose to Overall Objective
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

36. Assumptions Make the project take its environment seriously !
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

37. Assumptions Make the project take its environment seriously !
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

38. Assumptions Examples – Activity Level
Result 1 - Regular documentation of violation and abuse
Activity 1.1. Set up a social worker office in the municipality
Assumption: The office running cost will be borne by the municipality
Activity 1.2. Train two social workers to counsel victims and document abuse
Assumption: The social worker’s salaries will be paid by the municipality
Activity 1.3. Train relevant government officials on how to act on reports
Assumption: The trained officials will remain in post
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

39. Assumptions Examples – Results Level
Purpose: The vulnerability to violence and abuse of Children and Youth living in marginalised communities is reduced and a conducive environment for participation in society exists
Result 1 - Regular documentation of violation and abuse
Assumption: Documentation is acted upon by government officials
Assumption: The penal code will incorporate such offences to allow prosecution (UNDP Project)
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

40. Assumptions Examples – Purpose Level
Overall Objective: To contribute to strong participation of Children and Youth in society and to support a well protected environment free from violence and harmful practices such as FGM
Purpose: The vulnerability to violence and abuse of Children and Youth living in marginalised communities is reduced and a conducive environment for participation in society exists
Assumption: Youth Groups continue to actively contribute to social decision making
Assumption: Political process continues to include marginalised and vulnerable communities
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

41. Logical Framework – Indicators and Verification
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

42. Logical Framework – Indicators and Verification
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

43. Logical Framework – Indicators and Verification Examples
Overall Objective: To contribute to strong participation of Children and Youth in society and to support a well protected environment free from violence and harmful practices such as FGM
Indicators:
Significant policies and laws make reference to the rights of children and youth
Means of Verification: Legal text, policy documents
Subsequent social surveys show a 80 % reduction in cases of abuse and violence against minors
Means of Verification: Survey results
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

44. Logical Framework – Indicators and Verification Examples
Purpose: The vulnerability to violence and abuse of Children and Youth living in marginalised communities is reduced and a conducive environment for participation in society exists
Indicators:
90 % of cases of abuse and violence are reported by the victims
Means of Verification: Documentation records
Youth group representatives participate in social decision making
Means of Verification: Participant lists of meetings and forums
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

45. Logical Framework – Indicators and Verification Examples
Result 1 - Regular documentation of violation and abuse
Indicator:
All known cases have a corresponding record
Means of Verification: Documentation records compared to interview results
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

46. Final Logical Framework
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa

47. Final Logical Framework
CPP Logframe Workshop January 22-27, Hargeisa