NGO & Project Management Technology · Intermediate level

Intermediate level · Module 1 of 6 · 15 guided hours

Theory of Change and Logical Frameworks

Show how and why activities lead to lasting change, and summarise it in a logframe.

Learning objectives

  • Build a theory of change
  • Write a logframe
  • Define indicators and means of verification

Topics

  • theory of change
  • outcome pathways
  • assumptions
  • logframe structure
  • indicators
  • means of verification

Lessons

  1. Lesson 1 Theory of Change

    Explain how and why the desired change is expected to happen.

    long-term goaloutcome pathwaypreconditionsassumptions

  2. Lesson 2 The Logframe

    Summarise the project logic in a standard matrix.

    goal, outcomes, outputs, activitiesvertical logicassumptions columndonor formats

  3. Lesson 3 Indicators and Means of Verification

    Measure each level with indicators and reliable sources.

    indicator qualitybaselines and targetsdisaggregationmeans of verification

Practical activity

Build a theory of change and logframe for a water, sanitation and hygiene project.

Expected outcomes

  • Coherent project logic
  • Measurable results frameworks

Assessment

Theory of change and logframe reviewed.

Taught live by an instructor — online or in person. Free course lessons are for self-study and do not lead to a certificate — see registration options.