By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the need for development interventions through stakeholder analysis
• Analyse a situation, its challenges and opportunities and develop objectives for moving ahead
• Design projects using logical framework (logframe) planning techniques
• Identify, assess and manage the risks and assumptions inherent in development work
• Design SMART indicators and targets and identify means of verification.

Results-Based Management

• Results-Based M&E

M&E Tools and Frameworks for Results-Based Management

• Logframe
• Theory of Change
• Results Framework
• MEAL Plan

Logical Framework Approach

• Purpose, Strengths and Limitations

LFA in Project Design

The Analysis Stage

• Project Context Analysis
• Stakeholder Analysis
• Problem Analysis
• Objective Analysis
• Strategy Analysis

The Planning Stage: Logical Framework Matrix Preparation

• The Intervention Logic
• Objectively Verifiable Indicators
• Means of Verification
• Risks and Assumptions
• Activity Scheduling
• Resource Scheduling

Logical Framework Matrix

• Components of the Logical Framework Matrix
• Formats of the Logframe

Performance Measurement

• Performance Measurement Framework
• Activity Tracker
• Indicator Performance Tracker

This training course is designed for project staff, development practitioners, managers, and decision-makers who are responsible for the planning and management of development interventions. These may include, but not limited to the following;

• Project staff in NGOs and community-based organisations
• Project staff in Local Governments, Ministries, Departments and Authorities (MDAs)
• Project staff and management in consultancies and other private sector businesses
• Programme managers who are interested in developing an understanding of the current issues in M&E, and conceptual skills for managing M&E processes

This training in the Logical Framework Approach Course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in their respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of methodologies such as role play, case studies, lectures, group work, and much more.

At Virgon Africa, we believe in experiential learning. We value active participation in our courses through sharing experiences, ideas and practices.