NGO & Project Management Technology · Intermediate level

Intermediate level · Module 1: Theory of Change and Logical Frameworks · Lesson 2 of 3

The Logframe

Summarise the project logic in a standard matrix.

In this lesson you will

  • Write a logframe
  • Link levels from activities to goal

Key concepts

goal, outcomes, outputs, activitiesvertical logicassumptions columndonor formats

The lesson

A logframe summarises the project in rows — goal, outcomes, outputs, activities — and columns — description, indicators, means of verification, assumptions.

Vertical logic: if activities happen and assumptions hold, outputs are delivered; outputs lead to outcomes; outcomes contribute to the goal.

Donors use different formats; follow their template.

Step by step

  1. Fill in the four levels.
  2. Check the vertical logic.
  3. Add assumptions.
  4. Adapt to a donor template.

Practice activity

Write the WASH project's logframe.

Expected result: A logframe with sound vertical logic.

Check your understanding

  1. Name the four rows of a logframe.

    Show answer

    Goal, outcomes, outputs, activities.

  2. What does the assumptions column record?

    Show answer

    Conditions outside the project's control needed for success.

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