1. Appraising result framework

2. Agenda Result framework: principles and process
Analysis of result framework: case based discussion of selected projects
Common issues in project planning and implementation

3. What is a Result and What is Not?

4. What is a Result and What is Not?

5. On June 4, 2018 about three dozen shops were monitored
Case: “Agriculture Minister Assures to End Syndicate System in Kalimati Vegetable Market”
On June 4, 2018 about three dozen shops were monitored
To manage the market properly
To end the existence of syndicates

6. Preamble: Results Based Monitoring and Evaluation Guidelines, 2010, NPC

7. Result
Result means the output, production or outcomes/effect achieved from the implementation of any programme.
-(NPC, 2010, Results Based Monitoring and Evaluation Guidelines 2067/2010)

8. Results Framework
A results framework represents the underlying logic that explains how the development objective of a project is to be achieved.
It is an explicit articulation (graphic display, matrix, or summary) of the different levels or chains of results expected from a particular intervention - project, program, or development strategy (WB, 2012).

9. Logics in Result Frameworks
10% increase in the no. of primary level students continuing on to high school with in 3 years
Improve reading proficiency among students in primary level by 20% within 3 years
500 primary level students with low reading proficiency complete a reading summer camp (100 students * 5 groups)

10. The Results Chain
Output
Outcome
Goal
Result
Risk
Activities
Inputs

11. The Results Chain: Example
Impact: Can study better
for exam
Outcome: More alert
Output: Cup of strong coffee
Activities: 1) Fill kettle, 2) Boil Water, 3) Pour in cup, 4) Add coffee, milk and sugar, 5) stir
Inputs: Water, Coffee, Sugar, Milk, Kettle, Cup, Spoon, Heat Source

12. How Result Framework Works?
National/sector area
National/sector area
Goal
Purpose
Project/ Program
Project/Program
Outputs
Inputs
Activities
Present situation
Expected situation

13. How Results Framework Works?
आयोजना प्रभाब
Project/Program Outcomes
Project/Program Outputs
Project/Program Activity
Inputs
National Goal
Sectoral Goal
Regional/International Goal
More
Impact
Collective
Accountability
Less

14. Origin and Development
Pre 2000 AD
Post 2000 AD
Command and control, management
Management by objectives, SMART objective
Logical Framework Approach, shift of line item budgets to budgeting around objectives
Development and humanitarian communities
Results based management
Paris Declaration (OAHRM)
Accra Agenda for Action (OIDC)

15. Managing for Development Results
An alternative “change management” approach that focuses on the whole results chain (ADB, 2012).
It is about
defining outcomes and outputs with measurable indicators and time-bound targets;
allocating resources for activities;
implementing activities and monitoring progress and targets; and
evaluating performance against targets.

16. NPC, Logical Framework Result Chain and its description
Indicator of Performance
Criteria for Validation
Key Assumptions
Goal
Purpose
Outcome
Output
Activity
Input

17. ADB, Design and Monitoring Framework
Design Summary
Performance Target/Indicators
Data Sources/
Reporting Mechanisms
Assumptions and Risks
Impact
Outcome
Output
Activity with milestone
Inputs

18. WB, Results Framework Impact OC1 OP1 OP2 … Programs/
Indicators
Baseline (YYYY)
Targets
MoV
Responsible Agency
Assump. /Risks
YYYY
Impact
OC1
OP1
OP2 …
Programs/
S. Programs (Inputs)

19. Appraising Result Framework
Case (Emergency Earthquake Assistance Project’s Design and Monitoring Framework)
Individual work (15 min):
How is the hierarchy of change in design?
What about indicators? Are they measurable?
How sure are you in achieving results?
Group Work (15 min) and 5 min each for Presentation:
Discuss in group and consolidate the findings.
List issues/challenges regarding this project in terms of planning and implementation.

20. Issues: Project Planning and Implementation
Inclusive participation
Focusing the dialogue on results at all phases of the development process
Aligning programming, monitoring and evaluation with results
Keeping measurement and reporting simple
Managing for, not by results; and
Using results information for learning and decision-making

21. Issues… Difficulty in applying causal logic Difficulty in learning
Difficulty in integrating
Difficulty in revising
Difficulty in measuring
Difficulty in ‘accrediting’

22. Further Readings
National Planning Commission (NPC), 2010, Results Based Monitoring and Evaluation Guidelines 2067/2010, Kathmandu, NPC.
World Bank (WB), 2012, designing a results framework for achieving results: a how-to guide, Washington DC, WB.
Asian Development Bank (ADB), 2012, Managing for Development Result: Relevance, Responsiveness and Result Orientation, Manila, ADB.

23. Thank you ?