Planning and Development Research

  Key M&E Tools Logical Framework (LogFrame): A structured tool used to plan, monitor, and evaluate projects by mapping objectives, inputs, outputs, outcomes, and indicators. It clarifies project logic and ensures alignment across goals and activities. Theory of Change (ToC): A visual and narrative model illustrating how a project’s activities lead to short-, medium-, and long-term outcomes. ToC helps map out the pathways to change and assumptions, allowing for a clear understanding of impact. Results-Based Management (RBM): An approach focused on achieving results, using indicators and performance metrics to track progress, manage for results, and guide decision-making. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Specific, measurable indicators set up to monitor the progress and success of project activities against goals. Monitoring and Evaluation Plan: A comprehensive document detailing the indicators, data sources, methods, and timelines to systematically track project progress...

 A logical framework, also known as a logframe, is a tool used to plan, monitor, and evaluate projects. It is a matrix that outlines the project's objectives, activities, outputs, and outcomes in a logical and hierarchical manner. For example, consider a project to improve access to clean water in a rural village. The logical framework for this project might include the following: Objective: Improve access to clean water for the residents of the village Activities: Construct a well, train villagers on water sanitation and maintenance Outputs: A functioning well, trained villagers Outcomes: Improved health of villagers due to access to clean water, reduced water-borne illnesses The logical framework helps project managers to identify and organize the logical linkages between project activities and desired outcomes. It also facilitates communication and alignment among stakeholders, as well as monitoring and evaluation of project progress. here's an example of a logical framework...