LOGICAL FRAMEWORK TEMPLATE

[Project Name] LOGFRAME

RESULTS CHAIN INDICATORS MEANS OF VERIFICATION ASSUMPTIONS

Goal

Outcome 1

Output 1.1

Output 1.2

Output 1.3

Activities Activities may often be included in separate document (activity schedule) for practical purposes Inputs/resources Costs & sources

Outcome 2

Output 2.1

Output 2.2

Output 2.3

Activities Inputs/resources Costs & sources

Outcome 3

Output 3.1

Output 3.2

Output 3.3

Activities Inputs/resources Costs & sources

Continue to add additional rows for outcomes, outputs and activities as necessary

Logical Framework (logframe) – Definition of Terms

Results Chain INDICATORS MEANS OF VERIFICATION ASSUMPTIONS

(What we want to achieve) (How to measure change) (Where / how to get information) (What else to be aware of)

Goal Impact Indicators How the information on the indicator will be collected (can External conditions necessary if the Goal is to contribute to the
The long-term results that an intervention seeks to achieve, which Quantitative and/or qualitative criteria that provide a simple include who will collect it and how often). next level of intervention.
may be contributed to by factors outside the intervention. and reliable means to measure achievement or reflect
 changes connected to the goal.
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Outcomes
External conditions not under the direct control of the
The primary result(s) that an intervention seeks to achieve, most Outcome Indicators
As above intervention necessary if the outcome is to contribute to
commonly in terms of the knowledge, attitudes or practices of the As above, connected to the stated outcome.
reaching intervention goal.
target group.

Outputs
Output Indicators External factors not under the direct control of the intervention
The tangible products, goods and services and other immediate As above
As above, connected to the stated outputs. which could restrict the outputs leading to the outcome.
results that lead to the achievement of outcomes.
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Activities Process Indicators As above
External factors not under the direct control of the intervention
The collection of tasks to be carried out in order to achieve the As above, connected to the stated activities.
which could restrict progress of activities.
outputs.

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When there is more than one outcome in a project the outputs should be listed under each outcome – see the examples on the following pages.
2
Activities may often be included in separate document (e.g. activity schedule / GANTT chart) for practical purposes
 EXAMPLE 1: COMMUNITY & SCHOOL DISASTER MANAGEMENT (DM) PROJECT
Results Chain Indicators Means of verification Assumptions

G1: ratio of deaths caused by flooding to number of people exposed to a flooding G1: National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) statistics for the
Goal
in the target communities (10:100,000 within 2 years) target communities (analysed by project manager, annually) No floods occur that are more extreme than the
Reduce deaths and injuries related to flooding in the target
G2: % of injuries caused by floods within population exposed to a flood in the G2: Survey by NDMA branch officers (reviewed 6 monthly by project NDMA’s 5-year predictions.
communities.
target communities (5% within 2 years) manager)

1: School-based Disaster Management Capacity Building

1a: % of students who can independently carry out 3 or more flood response actions
Outcome 1: 1a: School reports against FM plans (6-monthly collected & verified by The school FM plans respond to all student and
from school curriculum. (80% in 2 years)
The capacity of schools to prepare for and respond to floods is project officer) staff needs, including the youngest and persons
1b: Evidence that target schools implement 5 or more flood preparedness measures
improved. 1b: Focus group discussions (6-monthly, by Red Cross volunteers). with disabilities.
taught through the school FM plan (2 case studies every six months)

1.1: # of students and staff participating in flood preparedness learning and games

1.2: # of participating schools that have a tested Flood Management Plan (16 [out of
Output 1.1: Flood preparedness learning and games are
20] within 2 years)
integrated into school curriculum. Copies of school FM plans and implementation reports (6-monthly The student and teacher population remains
Output 1.2: Community Flood Management Plans are developed 1.3 % of school FM plans meet set 3 of 5 quality criteria (including being inclusive collected & verified by project officer) stable during the 2 years.
and tested by schools. and gender-sensitive) (90% in 2 years)

Activities (for output 1.1 and 1.2) Input/ Resources Costs & sources Assumptions

2: Community Disaster Management Capacity Building

2a: % of target communities in which the majority of households have a tested FM 2a: FM plans (3-monthly collected & verified by project officer)
Outcome 2: The community FM plans respond to all needs in
plan (80% in 2 years) 2b: Focus group discussions with representative sample of community
The capacity of communities to prepare for and respond to the community, including the youngest, the older
2b: Evidence that diverse community members practise 5 or more disaster members (inclusive of gender, ability, age, and socio-economic status)
floods is improved. people, and the persons with disabilities.
preparedness measures identified in the FM plan (2 case studies every six months) (6-monthly, by Red Cross volunteers).

2.1: # of participating households that have a tested Flood Management Plan (300
Output 2.1: Community Flood Management Plans are developed
[out of 400] within 2 years)
and tested by households. The target communities have the resources and
2.1&2.2: Copies of household FM plans (collected by project manager)
2.2: % of household FM plans meet set 3 of 5 quality criteria (including being
Output 2.2: Early warning systems to monitor flood risks are 2.3: Field officer’s report knowledge to maintain the early warning system.
inclusive and gender-sensitive) (90% in 2 years)
established.
2.3: % of communities with an early warning system in place (90% within 2 years)

Activities (for output 2.1 and 2.2) Input/ Resources Costs & sources Assumptions
 EXAMPLE 2: WATER AND SANITATION PROJECT

RESULTS CHAIN INDICATORS MEANS OF VERIFICATION ASSUMPTIONS

(What you want to achieve) (How to measure change) (Where & how to get information) (What else to be aware of)

Goal G1 % (percentage) reduction in water and sanitation related diseases among target population Ministry of Health / WHO statistics

Reduce death and illness related to Water and Sanitation G2 % of children under 36 months with diarrhoea in the last two weeks Records from village clinics

related diseases in the targeted communities

Outcome 1 1a % of people in the target communities using minimum 25L of safe water per day 1a,b,d Household survey Civil war / hostilities do not return

Improved access to and use of sustainable sources of safe 1b % of targeted households with access to a functional water source 1c Key informant interviews with WatSan committee Improved access to clinical health facilities

water in target communities 1c % of water points managed by local WatSan committees members

1d # hours spent by women in fetching water daily

Outputs 1.1a # (number) of water points constructed to national standard (140) “Community Facility Inspection” field report Low rainfall does not limit overall water
1.1 Community water points constructed or 1.1ab% of water handpumps rehabilitated to national standard (35) supply.

rehabilitated

1.2 Community management of water points is 1.2a # of communities with a WatSan committee established 1.2a Household survey No major disputes or conflicts within the

improved 1.2b # of WatSan committees with technicians trained to perform basic maintenance on water Key informant interviews with WatSan committee community

points members

1.2c % of WatSan committees collecting adequate charges to maintain the water points

Outcome 2 2a % of people in the target communities using latrines on a daily basis 2a,b Household survey Civil war / hostilities do not return

Improved access to and use of sustainable sanitation 2b % of targeted households with access to functional latrines meeting national standard 2c Key informant interviews with WatSan committee

facilities among targeted communities 2c % of latrines managed by local WatSan committees members

Outputs 2.1a # of fully functioning household latrines constructed (3,500) “Community Facility Inspection” field report Flooding or other environmental problems do
2.1 Sanitation facilities constructed not affect sanitation facilities

2.2 Sanitation facility use is promoted 2.2a # of demonstration toilets constructed (25) “Community Facility Inspection” field report

2.2b # of awareness session on use of latrines (25)

2.2 c # of people reached by sanitation promotion activities (2000)

2.3 Community management of sanitation See also indicator 1.2a Key informant interviews with WatSan committee No major disputes or conflicts within the

facilities is improved 2.3a # of community WatSan committees with technicians trained to perform basic maintenance members community

sanitation facilities

2.3b % of WatSan committees collecting adequate charges to maintain the sanitation systems

Outcome 3 3a % of households storing drinking water in separate, covered containers. Household survey Civil war / hostilities do not return

Enhanced practice of safe hygiene and sanitation in the 3b % of households storing food in sanitary, covered containers

household

Outputs 3.1 % of people (men/women) who can correctly identify at least 3 critical times when to wash Household survey Cultural practices (unknown to project team)
3.1 Household knowledge increased on safe hands. do not go against practices promoted

hygiene & sanitation

3.2 Household training on safe hygiene and 3.2a % of households trained in safe hygiene and sanitation practices including at least one female Training report People continue to have sufficient time to

sanitation provided member. attend training

3.2b # of trainings on safe hygiene and sanitation practices given

Note this template is adapted from the IFRC logframe template.