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The logical framework approach and the writing
of proposals
March 25, 2003
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GENERAL REMARKS
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A proposal is a crucial document: donors will decide whether or not to finance your project based on what you have written.
Any proposal should reflect thoughtful planning
What is a proposal?
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Identify the project idea
Demand from the community
Available resourcesNeeds as defined by experts
Project
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1. Make sure that you are addressing a genuine problem and that you are equipped for it.
2. Two-step approach:1. First define your project thoroughly and in a
participatory approach,2. Then adapt your project proposal according to
the targeted donor.
3. Use the logical framework which is a method to design a project in a systematic and logical way .
Some recommendations…
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LOGICAL FRAMEWORK APPROACH
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What is a logical framework ?
The Logical Framework Matrix provides a summary of :
• Why a project is carried out• What the project is expected to achieve• How the project is going to achieve it• Which external factors are crucial for its success• Where to find the information required to assess the success of
the project• Which means are required• How much the project will cost
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The Logical Framework Matrix
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The logframe and the project cycle
* NGO’s mandate* NGO thematic/geo. orientations* outcome : Programme strategy
* pre-feasibility project studies* outcome : decision YES/NO
* all significant aspects of the idea are studied* outcome : logical framework
* fundraising strategy * proposal writing for donors* outcome : financing contract(s)
* the agreed resources are used to achieve the project purpose* reports / contract amendments* outcome : decision to continue as planned or re-orient the project
* relevance and and fulfilment of objectives * outcome : how to use results in future programming
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Organisations using the logframe
• USAID, USA
• GTZ, Germany
• DfID, Great-Britain
• NORAD, Norway
• DANIDA, Denmark
• AUSAID, Australia
• Intercooperation, Switzerland
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs, France
• DGCD, Belgium
• European Commission
• DGCS - Min. of For. Aff., Italy
• ICAX - Min. of Industry, Spain
• SIDA, Sweden
• UNIDO, Vienna
• FINNIDA - Min. of For. Aff., Finland
• HELLASCO, Greece
• WWF
• Int. Federation of Red Cross
• UNDP
• FAO
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Advantages of the logical framework
Problems are analysed systematically The objectives are clearly formulated,
logical and measurable The risks and conditions for success of a
project are taken into account There is an objective basis for monitoring
and evaluation
Your project proposal will be coherent
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The logical framework approach
1. Problem analysis: identifying stakeholders, their key problems, constraints and opportunities, determining cause and effect relationships.
2. Analysis of objectives: developing objectives from the identified problems, identifying the relationships between the means and the ends.
3. Analysis of the strategy: identifying the different strategies to achieve objectives, determining the major objectives (overall objectives and project purpose or specific objective).
4. Logframe: defining the project structure, testing its internal logic and formulating objectives in measurable terms, determining means and cost.
5. Activity planning: determining the sequence and the relation between the activities, estimating their duration , setting the main stages in the process, assigning responsibility.
6. Resources planning: from the activity schedule, developing the input schedule and the budget.
Analysis phase Planning phase
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1. Problem analysis
1. Identify the major problem faced by the beneficiaries
2. Develop a problem tree
3. Identify the stakeholders affected in the proposed project
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How to proceed with problem analysis ?
Identify key problems existing within a given situation (brainstorming)
Select a starter problem Look for related problems to the starter problem Establish hierarchy of causes and effects
- problems which are directly causing the starter problem are placed below
- problems which are direct effects of the starter problem are placed above
Complete with all other problems accordingly Review the diagram and verify its validity and
completeness
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1. Problem analysis
EFFECTS
CAUSES
The system receives
no maintenance
The irrigation system is faulty
Some irrigation structureshave been destroyed
Support services for farmers are not
available in the area
The farmers have no
investment capacity
Rice production is insufficient for the population of village x
Agricultural practices are unsuitable
Problem tree
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1. Problem analysis
Identifying stakeholders
PUBLICPRIVATEMICRO
MACRO
Farmers
Agric. Ext.services
MoA
FAO
Farmers’groups
NGO
Irrigation
Dept.Fertiliser suppliers
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2. Analysis of objectives
Transforming Problems into Objectives
Rice production is insufficient for the population of village x
The irrigation system is faulty
Agricultural practices are unsuitable
The system receives
no maintenance
Some irrigation structures
have been destroyed
Support services for farmers
are not available
Farmers do not have
investment capacity
Rice production is sufficient for the population of village x
The irrigation system is working
Agricultural practices are appropriate
The system receives
proper maintenance
Support services for farmers are available
Damaged irrigation structures
are repaired
Farmers have the resources to
invest
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2. Analysis of objectives
Objectives’ tree
MEANS
ENDSRice production is sufficient for
the population of village x
The irrigation system is working Agricultural practices are appropriate
The system receives
proper maintenance
Damaged irrigation structures
are repaired
Support services for farmers are available
Farmers have the resources to
invest
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3. Analysis of alternatives
Possible criteria to choose the intervention logic of your project among different project alternatives:
Available resources (especially HR) Probability of achieving the project purpose and its results Cost Timeframe Risks
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3. Analysis of strategy
SPECIFICOBJECTIVE
(or project purpose)
EXPECTED RESULTS
OVERALLOBJECTIVE
CHOSEN STRATEGY
Rice production is sufficient for the population of village x
The irrigation system is working
Agricultural practices are appropriate
The system receives
proper maintenance
Damaged irrigation structures
are repaired
Support services for
farmers are available
Farmers have the
resources to invest
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4. The log-frame
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Levels of objectives
The broader impact(s) to which your project will contribute to, but will not enable to reach entirely
The outcome of your project, what should be achieved at the enf of the project.
Specific outputs which will contribute to the realisation of your project purpose
Concrete activities that will be undertaken during the project
Project Purpose
ExpectedResults
Activities
Overall Objective(s)
4. The log-frame
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4. The log-frame
Define objectively verifiable indicators (OVI):
– !!! Do not make the confusion between « criteria » and « indicators » !!!
• A criteria is for instance: « number of… », « increase in… »
• Whereas an indicator is « 150 persons per month », « 34% of increase in … »
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Example of a good indicator
Objective: The irrigation system is working
The indicator should be « SMART »:
Specific = The irrigation pumps are functioning properly in the project area Measurable = 50 of the irrigation pumps are functioning properly in the project area Acceptable = Is the indicator accepted by all the partners involved in the implementation of the project ? Relevant = Are the irrigation pumps the main problem? Time-bound = 100% of the irrigation pumps are functioning properly in the project area at the end of the project
4. The log-frame
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Selection of sources of verification
Administrative/ financial
report
Management report
Monitoring data
Adapted monitoring statistics
Interviews of beneficiaries
Specialised surveys
Complexity
Cos
t
4. The log-frame
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4. The log-frame
Consider the various risks and assumptions on your project:
= external factors that may affect the projects’ implementation and long-term sustainability
= synergetic activities made by other actors
Do not define assumptions that are endogenous to the project and the scheduled activities !!
Only mention relevant hypothesis…
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Is the RISK important to your project?
Yes No
What is its probability? Ignore
Almost certainUnlikely Fairly Unlikely
Can the project strategy be modified to eliminate the risk?
YesNo
Modify strategy, add activitiesSTOP the project
Formulate an assumption
Risks/Assumptions
4. The log-frame
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Intervention logic of project + Assumptions
IN OUT
Overall objective
Project Purpose
Results
Activities
+
+
+
Assumptions
Assumptions
Assumptions
Pre-conditionsIf the activities are carried out,and if assumptions are valid, then ...
4. The log-frame
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Logical framework
5. Activity-planning
Plan of action
Year Year 1 By whom?
Month 1 2 3 4 5 6 etc .
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
Activity 4
Activities
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5. Resource-planning
Year Year 1 By whom?
Month 1 2 3 4 5 6 etc .
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
Activity 4
Plan of action
Means: Budget
Human resources
Material/ Equipment
Travel etc.
Means/Budget
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TIME FOR A SMALL GROUP EXERCISE!!
GROUP WORK
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The logical framework :Two case studies
Case study Bangladesh:
Advocacy project in Bangladesh to promote the rights of persons with disabilities
Case Study Nepal
Project in Nepal to provide orthopaedic appliances and services to disabled persons
Identify among the cards given:· Goal (1)· Project purpose (1)· Expected results (4)· Corresponding indicators for each (6)· Assumptions (5)Group work: 15 minutes – Presentation: 5 minutes
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10 frequently made errors in log-frame:Make sure to…
1. Have only one specific objective.2. Have a coherence in the hierarchy between objectives and
results.3. Formulate objectives and results as they were already achieved.4. Define “SMART indicators” (no activity, no vague indicator like
criteria).5. Do not transpose the activities as indicators of the results.6. Do not define indicators next to the general objectives (they are
irrelevant in most cases).7. Do not define sources of verification that are too expensive or
impossible to get. In any case, if an expensive source of verification is mentioned, be sure to integrate it in the activities and within the budget.
8. Do not define hypothesis endogenous to the activities you should implement.
9. Next to activities, mention the means (HR and material) and the costs.
10. Do not forget pre-conditions
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WRITING PROJECT PROPOSAL
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Preliminary remarks
Proposal = is often the only tool for the donor to assess your project (e.g. reject it or not)
Write a proposal only when your project idea is already well defined!
Be sure to stick to the donor’s criteria and values.
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Select the right funding source
DONOR’ S MANDATE: Which donor has a mandate compatible with your project ?1. ex. Humanitarian aid versus development
(ECHO versus EuropeAid)2. ex. Refugees (ex. Austcare)
DONOR’S PREFERENCES: What are your potential donors preferences? – Ex: Mines victims (Irish Aid)
SELECTION CRITERIA: How do donors evaluate project proposals and are you likely to be selected?– Existence of an evaluation grid ?– Consortium required?, etc…
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Follow a logical thread: Background -> Problem -> Solution
-> Sustainability
Ensure internal coherence between:Problem - Objectives - Means
Many donors follow the LFA
Package your project into an attractive proposal (1)
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Coherence checklist Don’t leave a problem unsolved Don’t identify objectives that do not
correspond to a problem Don’t identify objectives for which you don’t
have appropriate means Don’t propose activities that are not related
to problems and objectives Don’t list human resources that are
disproportionate to the objectives you aim to achieve
Package your project into an attractive proposal (2)
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Editing and layout
Pay attention to the language:- Use simple language- Use future tenses- Be concise and logical - Avoid spelling mistakes- Find a catchy title
Pay attention to the layout/ presentation:- Use your organization’s logo on the first page- Use headers and footers- Clear titles and paragraphs- Break the monotony- Add table of contents- Print on standard format paper
Package your project into an attractive proposal (3)
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1. Executive summary2. Presentation of the organisation3. Project background4. Problem statement5. Goal and objectives6. Beneficiaries7. Proposed methodology:
PartnersProject implementationActivitiesRisks and assumptionsMeans
8. Budget 9. Monitoring and evaluation10. Sustainability11. Annexes
General structure
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Why is it important:
It is the first thing that is read
Sometimes, it is the only thing that is read…
It can be used by the donor to communicate about your project
1. Executive Summary
1. Executive summary
2. Presentation of the organisation
3. Project background
4. Problem statement
5. Goal and objectives
6. Beneficiaries7. Proposed
methodology8. Budget 9. Monitoring
and evaluation
10. Sustainability11. Annexes
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1. Executive summary
2. Presentation of the organisation
3. Project background
4. Problem statement
5. Goal and objectives
6. Beneficiaries7. Proposed
methodology8. Budget 9. Monitoring
and evaluation
10. Sustainability11. Annexes
1. Executive Summary
Contents
What do you propose to do?
Where?
Why?
For whom?
With whom?
For how long?
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1. Executive Summary
DO :
Write it only at the end Do it carefully Be concise
DON’T :
Cut and paste
1. Executive summary
2. Presentation of the organisation
3. Project background
4. Problem statement
5. Goal and objectives
6. Beneficiaries7. Proposed
methodology8. Budget 9. Monitoring
and evaluation
10. Sustainability11. Annexes
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2. Presentation of the organisation
Why is it important? Purpose: to establish credibility
and image of a well-managed organization that meets critical needs in its area of work
Tips Should not be too long If you are approaching a new
donor, attach in appendix a presentation brochure and/or the last activity report
1. Executive summary
2. Presentation of the organisation
3. Project background
4. Problem statement
5. Goal and objectives
6. Beneficiaries7. Proposed
methodology8. Budget 9. Monitoring
and evaluation
10. Sustainability11. Annexes
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2. Presentation of the organisation
Contents Who are you? Philosophy/ mandate? History and significant
interventions/track record Expertise in addressing the
problem/need Organizational structure Major sources of support Affiliations/accreditations/
linkages
1. Executive summary
2. Presentation of the organisation
3. Project background
4. Problem statement
5. Goal and objectives
6. Beneficiaries7. Proposed
methodology8. Budget 9. Monitoring
and evaluation
10. Sustainability11. Annexes
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3. Project Background
Contents Who took the initiative? Does the project fit into an existing
development plan or programme? Is this the first phase of the project, or
the continuation of an activity already
undergoing? If this is the case, which have been
the main result of the previous phase? What studies have been done to
prepare the project? Who else operates in this field?
1. Executive summary
2. Presentation of the organisation
3. Project background
4. Problem statement
5. Goal and objectives
6. Beneficiaries7. Proposed
methodology8. Budget 9. Monitoring
and evaluation
10. Sustainability11. Annexes
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3. Project Background
Tips You need to demonstrate that : The project arises from the
beneficiaries and/or the local
partners You know very well the local
context You have the experience needed
to run the project successfully You have been successful before
1. Executive summary
2. Presentation of the organisation
3. Project background
4. Problem statement
5. Goal and objectives
6. Beneficiaries7. Proposed
methodology8. Budget 9. Monitoring
and evaluation
10. Sustainability11. Annexes
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4. Problem Statement
Why is it important?Unless donors are convinced that there is a real problem, they will not agree to disburse money for our project !
TipsA “good” problem should: concern people be concrete and demonstrated be solvable arise from a demand be an emergency or priority
1. Executive summary
2. Presentation of the organisation
3. Project background
4. Problem statement
5. Goal and objectives
6. Beneficiaries7. Proposed
methodology8. Budget 9. Monitoring
and evaluation
10. Sustainability11. Annexes
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4. Problem Statement
Contents Description of the scope and
magnitude of the problem What are the immediate causes
of the problem? What are the underlying causes
of the problem? What are the effects of the
problem? How does it affect people? Why does it have to be
addressed? Why now and not later?
1. Executive summary
2. Presentation of the organisation
3. Project background
4. Problem statement
5. Goal and objectives
6. Beneficiaries7. Proposed
methodology8. Budget 9. Monitoring
and evaluation
10. Sustainability11. Annexes
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5. Goal and Objectives
Goals (or overall objectives): Describes the long-term goals, your project will contribute to.
Project Purpose or Specific Objective:
Describes the objective of your project in response to the core problem.
Expected Results: Describes the outputs or concrete results of your project.
1. Executive summary
2. Presentation of the organisation
3. Project background
4. Problem statement
5. Goal and objectives
6. Beneficiaries7. Proposed
methodology8. Budget 9. Monitoring
and evaluation
10. Sustainability11. Annexes
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Objectives should be SMART:
Specific = they must meet the needs (problems) identified
Measurable = they should be measured by concrete indicators which should reflect the extent to which they have been attained
Acceptable = by all involved partners Relevant = they must be adequate to
the project socio-cultural environment Time-bound = must be reached by
the end of the project
1. Executive summary
2. Presentation of the organisation
3. Project background
4. Problem statement
5. Goal and objectives
6. Beneficiaries7. Proposed
methodology8. Budget 9. Monitoring
and evaluation
10. Sustainability11. Annexes
5. Goal and Objectives
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6. Beneficiaries
Contents Clearly identify direct and
indirect beneficiaries:• Directly receiving support• Indirectly benefiting • How many?• Where?• Characteristics?
Specify how and at what stage they will be involved in the project
1. Executive summary
2. Presentation of the organisation
3. Project background
4. Problem statement
5. Goal and objectives
6. Beneficiaries7. Proposed
methodology8. Budget 9. Monitoring and
evaluation10. Sustainability11. Annexes
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7. Proposed Methodology
1. Executive summary
2. Presentation of the organisation
3. Project background
4. Problem statement
5. Goal and objectives
6. Beneficiaries7. Proposed
methodology8. Budget 9. Monitoring and
evaluation10. Sustainability11. Annexes
Contents Partners Project implementation Activities Risks and assumptions Means
Why is it important? Indicates how objectives will
be achieved
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Partners: Clearly distinguish between main
partners and other partners Provide background information:
Goals/philosophy? Area of intervention? Relationship with beneficiaries? Cooperation track-record? Role in the project
Type of partnership you set up Specify each partner’s role
1. Executive summary
2. Presentation of the organisation
3. Project background
4. Problem statement
5. Goal and objectives
6. Beneficiaries7. Proposed
methodology8. Budget 9. Monitoring and
evaluation10. Sustainability11. Annexes
7. Proposed Methodology
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Project implementation: Rationale for selecting a particular
or unique methodology
Project implementation structure: roles and responsibilities of all the project stakeholders
TipUse a chart to describe the project
implementation structure
1. Executive summary
2. Presentation of the organisation
3. Project background
4. Problem statement
5. Goal and objectives
6. Beneficiaries7. Proposed
methodology8. Budget 9. Monitoring and
evaluation10. Sustainability11. Annexes
7. Proposed Methodology
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7. Proposed Methodology
1. Executive summary
2. Presentation of the organisation
3. Project background
4. Problem statement
5. Goal and objectives
6. Beneficiaries7. Proposed
methodology8. Budget 9. Monitoring and
evaluation10. Sustainability11. Annexes
Activities: What will be done? How? By whom? Where? By when?
Tips Be as precise as possible Cluster activities by expected
result Use a work plan to summarise
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7. Proposed Methodology
1. Executive summary
2. Presentation of the organisation
3. Project background
4. Problem statement
5. Goal and objectives
6. Beneficiaries7. Proposed
methodology8. Budget 9. Monitoring and
evaluation10. Sustainability11. Annexes
Example: Training: How many persons? For how long? Starting when? Which methodology will be used
(seminars, in-house training, ad hoc courses, etc.)
Why is the training necessary? Which new skills will the trainees
acquire?Year Year 1 Phase Two
Month 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
Activity 4
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7. Proposed Methodology
1. Executive summary
2. Presentation of the organisation
3. Project background
4. Problem statement
5. Goal and objectives
6. Beneficiaries7. Proposed
methodology8. Budget 9. Monitoring and
evaluation10. Sustainability11. Annexes
Risks/Assumptions: Risks are external factors that could
potentially jeopardise your project and are beyond the control of the project management
Assumptions are what you are supposing regarding those risks
Why is it important? It helps assess the factors which could
jeopardise your project It helps examining the project for
completeness and consistency
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7. Proposed methodology
1. Executive summary
2. Presentation of the organisation
3. Project background
4. Problem statement
5. Goal and objectives
6. Beneficiaries7. Proposed
methodology8. Budget 9. Monitoring and
evaluation10. Sustainability11. Annexes
Means: Human resources:
Explain the responsibilities and tasks of each key person in the project.
Justify the need for expatriate personnel
Material resources: Give an explanation of the most
important budget lines Justify vehicles
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8. Budget
1. Executive summary
2. Presentation of the organisation
3. Project background
4. Problem statement
5. Goal and objectives
6. Beneficiaries7. Proposed
methodology8. Budget 9. Monitoring and
evaluation10. Sustainability11. Annexes
Contents Budget itself Budget explanations and
justifications Tips
Prepare it using your plan of action
Don’t inflate the budget Follow carefully donor’s
requirements Disaggregate your budget for
each year
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9. Monitoring& Evaluation
1. Executive summary
2. Presentation of the organisation
3. Project background
4. Problem statement
5. Goal and objectives
6. Beneficiaries7. Proposed
methodology8. Budget 9. Monitoring
and evaluation
10. Sustainability11. Annexes
Why is it important? Monitoring: to assess whether
your project activities are on track Evaluation: to assess whether
your project is effective, efficient, has an impact, is relevant, sustainable…
Contents What will be monitored and why? By whom? How often? Using which tools and methods?
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10. Sustainability
1. Executive summary
2. Presentation of the organisation
3. Project background
4. Problem statement
5. Goal and objectives
6. Beneficiaries7. Proposed
methodology8. Budget 9. Monitoring and
evaluation10. Sustainability11. Annexes
Contents Institutional sustainability Technical sustainability Socio-cultural sustainability Financial sustainability
Why is it important?Because donors want to be sure that their investment will not be lost at the end of the project and that you are already planning the phasing out of the project.
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Contents Glossary Maps Statistics/ policy documents Proof of registration and tax benefits
for donors Financial statement Composition of Board of Directors List of major donors Annual report, brochures &
publications Specific studies or evaluation reports Memorandum of agreement with
partners Letters of support Pictures Others...
1. Executive summary
2. Presentation of the organisation
3. Project background
4. Problem statement
5. Goal and objectives
6. Beneficiaries7. Proposed
methodology8. Budget 9. Monitoring and
evaluation10. Sustainability11. Annexes
11. Annexes
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11. Annexes
Tips Refer to the annexes (see annex xy) in the proposal, but.... If something is crucially important, write it in the proposal! Add a table of content for the annexes Write the annex number on the top of each page “annex n°xy” Separate each annex by a coloured page
1. Executive summary
2. Presentation of the organisation
3. Project background
4. Problem statement
5. Goal and objectives
6. Beneficiaries7. Proposed
methodology8. Budget 9. Monitoring and
evaluation10. Sustainability11. Annexes
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1. Cover letter(Use letterhead, mention project title, purpose, amount requested, contact person and list of enclosures)
2. Project proposal: •Title page with logo•Table of contents•Executive summary•Detailed proposal•Annexes
3. Requested attachments(Submit all documents requested by the donor which are not already included in the annexes)
Proposal package
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Ask someone exterior to the project to read it before any
submission to a donor.
Final recommendation
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CASE STUDY
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Case study: Laos project
Targeted donor: ECHO (European Community Humanitarian Office)
– ECHO mandate: humanitarian and emergency actions
Context: Need of gap funding between two contracts with EuropeAid ( budget line B7-661 « mines »)
– EuropeAid mandate: long-term development oriented
Project rationale: training of deminers in Laos, Savannakhet Province
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Version I: what would you change/improve ?
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Title of operation:Technical support for the maintenance of Lao National Unexploded Ordnance (UXO LAO) activities in Savannakhet. Province of Lao PDR while preparing the consolidation of a 24 month final phase of the project.
Start-up date: March 2002.
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VERSION II:What was written in the final version
VERSION 2
1. GENERAL INFORMATION Title of operation:Maintenance of Handicap
International Technical Assistance to UXO Clearance Operations in Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR
Start-up date: 01 March 2002
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Version I: what would you change/improve ?
VERSION 1 :Number of direct beneficiaries: UXO Lao staff in Savannakhet Province. Currently UXO Lao assisted by HI have 160 deminers, surveyors, community awareness (CA) members and supporting staff in the province.The general population on the four most UXO affected districts of Savannakhet Province will also directly benefit of the clearance operations undertaken by UXO Lao.
The quantitative outputs of UXO LAO Savannakhet in the key activities since the HI project started are:Area Clearance: Agriculture land cleared: 2,534,935m2 ( 58% of the total land cleared)Roving Tasks: Villages visited: 939Community Awareness: Villages visited: 561 out of more than 625
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VERSION II:What was written in the final version
Number of direct beneficiaries:The general population on the seven most UXO affected districts of Savannakhet Province will directly benefit of the clearance operations and awareness activities undertaken by UXO Lao. The direct beneficiaries are more specifically, the populations of the districts of Phine, Xepon, Vilabuly, Nong, Atsaphanthong, Phalan Xai and Atsaphone. The number of direct beneficiaries is estimated to over 22 000 people. The vast majority of the beneficiaries are subsistence farmers from ethnic minority groups in remote areas Through activities undertaken in this programme, the local population will benefit from improved land accessibility, improved land availability, a safer working and living environment and an improved ability to avoid accidents caused by unexploded ordnance.
Equally, UXO LAO staff in Savannakhet Province is a direct beneficiary of this programme. Currently UXO Lao staff assisted by HI includes de-miners, surveyors, community awareness (CA) workers and support staff in the province. The number of beneficiaries equals 160 employees of UXO LAO. Through activities undertaken in this programme, UXO LAO employees will benefit from training aimed at safer, more efficient and more diverse unexploded ordinance identification, removal and destruction.
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Version I: what would you change/improve ?4.1. Overall objective(s)Phase 4 – Transfer of knowledge, skills and capacities to UXO LAO Savannakhet in respect of the application of comprehensive national procedure across all aspects of the programme leading to the complete withdrawal of HI technical assistance.
4.2. Project purpose/ Specific objectiveTo provide reduced technical support to UXO LAO Savannakhet for UXO area clearance and disposal in order to allow UXO LAO to maintain limited activities to national standards.
This is an interim arrangement of six months that will allow limited continuity of operations for UXO LAO in Savannakhet until implementing partner funding becomes available. This will allow UXO LAO Savannakhet to conduct its full range activities (community awareness, survey, roving and area clearance) to national standards under the technical supervision of Handicap International technical advisor as described in the phase four financing proposal.
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VERSION II:What was written in the final version
4.1. Overall objectives:
The populations of Phine, Xepon, Vilabuly, Nong, Atsaphanthong, Phalan Xai and Atsaphone of Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR live in a safer environment.
4.2. Project purpose/ Specific objective:
The negative impacts of UXOs in the districts of Phine, Xepon, Vilabuly, Nong, Atsaphanthong, Phalan Xai and Atsaphone of Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR are reduced.
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Checklist: all the « good questions » to bear in mind when drafting project proposal
1. Before writing the proposal:- Is the stakeholder analysis done and complete ?- Have I established a coherent objective tree and a concrete problem ?- Have objectives, results and activities been discussed with all partners and accepted ?- Do I know the donor to whom I will send my proposal (e.g. mandate, criteria, specific format, etc.)?- Is there an internal organisation that has been set up within HI around this proposal ? and does each person know her tasks ?
2. When drafting the proposal: - Is my proposal coherent (identified problem/suggested activities/proposed mean)?- Is my proposal precise enough (e.g. explanation of expected results ad intended activities, definition of SMART indicators)?- Is my proposal understandable by everybody (not to much technical terms, explanation of them, etc.)?- Do I have really respected the donor’s criteria ?- Have I put the information in the correct place ?- Have I corrected all the spelling mistakes ?