Lessons

Assumptions and risks are external conditions that are outside the control of the programme.  The achievement of aims depends on whether or not assumptions hold true and the risks do not materialize. If cause and effect is the core concept of good programme design, necessary and sufficient conditions are the corollary.  The sufficient conditions between […]

The quantitative, qualitative, and time-bound measures that constitute evidence of the extent to which the aims have been met at the four levels of the hierarchy. OVIs: Indicate how to recognize success at each level of aim Assist to refine and clarify aims Facilitate monitoring and take remedial actions if required Facilitate end of programme

Goal Contribute to improved Eye Health Purpose Contribute to increased utilization of Eye Health services and knowledge Outputs Increased Access to Eye Health Services Provision of cost-effective, comprehensive and high quality EH services Increased community awareness and support for EH. Enhanced planning and management capacity in MOH. Development of comprehensive eye health policies and standards

The main concept underlying the Logical Framework is means and end.  The better the means and end linkages between each level of aims, the better the programme design. By definition, each programme has a “if-then” or “means-and-end” logic embedded in it.  If we produce certain results under certain conditions, then we can expect to achieve

A tool for planning , appraisal, monitoring and evaluation. The framework -Vertical Logic Goal —–> Purpose —–> Output ——-> Activities Hierarchy of Aims The GOAL is a bottom line condition of well-being of individuals, families, or communities. It  is usually described in terms of quality of life improvement  towards which the country programme     will contribute

Indicators must be valid, reliable, precise, cost-effective and stated independently from other levels. • Indicators should make clear how the target group will benefit from the realization of outputs. • Indicators should be specific in terms of: – Quality (what?)-Q – Quantity (how much?)-Q – Time (when, how long?) -T – Target Group (who?)-T –

The LOGFRAME MATRIX is a participatory Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation tool whose power depends on the degree to which it incorporates the full range of views of intended beneficiaries and others who have a stake in the programme design.  It is a tool for summarizing the key features of a programme and is best used

LFA is a systematic planning procedure for complete project cycle management It is a problem solving approach which takes into account the views of all stakeholders It also agrees on the criteria for project success and lists the major assumptions History of LFA Developed in response to poor planning and monitoring of Development projects The

This week’s assignment has been suspended so that you have enough time to participate in the group work. The group work for this and next week is for you to continue the project proposal you began doing last week. Group Work Assignment  Instruction For this and next week, you will continue the group work you