The document discusses the Logical Framework (log frame) approach for project planning and management. It explains that the log frame is a 4x4 matrix that helps organize objectives in a hierarchy from goals to activities. The top row represents goals, purpose, outputs, and activities, while the left column outlines indicators, means of verification, and assumptions. An example log frame for a school development project is provided to illustrate how objectives are summarized along with their progress measures, information sources, and external factors.

1. Log Frame of a Project
Mr. Abbas Ali
Department of Management Sciences
Comsats Institute of Information and Technology, Attock

2. Overview
 What is Logical Framework.
 Why it is used for.
 How it looks like.
 Example of Log Frame.

3. L.F. is a Matrix of 4x4
 The Logical Framework is a simple tool which helps
 Organize your thinking
 Relate activities and investment to expected results
 Set performance indicators
 Allocate responsibilities
 Communicate info on the project concisely and unambiguously
 Used for:
 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 info required to assess the success of project
 Which means are required
 How much the project will cost

4. How it looks like
 Horizontally
 Vertically
Summary Indicators Means of
Verification
Risk &
Assumptions
Goals Purpose Outputs Activities

5.  EXAMPLE OF A LOGFRAME
School Development Planning

6. Summary Indicators Verification Assumption & Risk
Goals:
Improved lifetime
opportunities for poorer
children
Increased number of children
from poor communities
finding employment or
accessing higher levels of
education
Tracer Studies of pupils from
programmed schemes Govt.
School Profile Document.
i)-Pakistani economy provides
employment opportunities
ii)-Places available a nearby
full secondary schools
Purpose:
Better education for children
from poor communities
i)-% increase in the number of
pupils progressing to
secondary education.
ii)-School attendance at 85%
i)-Assessment data Student.
ii)-Assessment Unit data
Govt. remains committed to
poverty reduction through
investment in education
Outputs:
1)-Increased community
Participation.
2)-Improved school
management.
3)-Appropriate levels to meet
advanced curriculum needs.
1)-50% reduction in school
vandalism by society.
2)-School Development plan
prepared & implemented in all
project schools by govt.
3)-Books and equipment being
used effectively by students
1)-Minutes of meetings
2)-Plans submitted to Project
manager.
3)-Observation reports
1)-Interest of community
members.
2)-Training and support is
sufficient to enable schools to
formulate and implement
plans
3)-Efficient procurement and
delivery system
Activities:
1)-Training of Officials.
2)-Awareness programs.
3)-Develop Program.
4)-Training Material & Equip.
5)-Monitoring.
6)-Appraisal.

7. Thank You