Introduction to the Logical Framework Approach - Stockholm ...

Introduction to the LFAMilestonesObjectively VerifiableIndicators (OVIs)Objectives treeMilestones define targets to be achieved bythe activities and provide the basis formonitoring. A simple milestone is thecompletion of a task to a planned date. In anactivity schedule the activities, sub-activitiesand tasks are listed in a consecutive way,therefore accomplishing a certain task in timecan be seen as a milestone on the way toachieving outputs.Objectively Verifiable Indicators (OVIs) arespecific and objectively verifiable measures ofchange or of results as a consequence ofproject / programme activities. They providethe basis for performance measurement andare useful to convey to others what the projecttries to achieve (transparency).The objectives tree is used as a tool for theAnalysis of Objectives: within the “tree” theobjectives are structured in a hierarchicalorder and the former cause–effectrelationships between the key problemsidentified are turned into means–endrelationships between objectives (what needsto be done to achieve what?).OutputsSpecific products and services to be providedby the project to the project directbeneficiaries necessary for achieving theimmediate objectives. Typically relate toreducing identified pressures or threats to theenvironment through capacity development,awareness raising, formulation and review ofpolicies and legislation, fostering adoption ofsustainable livelihoods, or the promotion ofinnovative financing mechanismsPlanning Phase The planning phase encompasses theestablishment of a logframe matrix on thebasis of the LFA tools applied during theanalysis phase, and subsequently theelaboration of activity and resource schedules.Potential In some organisations the analysis ofpotentials forms part of this initial analysisphase. It is meant to add to the picture of theproblems in a given situation resources oropportunities (potentials) that might help toReader56