In the Logical Framework Model (from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation diagram), the five steps are grouped into two main categories:
Planned Work:
1. Resources / Inputs - The first step refers to the resources needed to operate the program, such as staff, money, time, and facilities. The inputs are usually nouns, concrete things you need to get started. The logic here is: If you have access to these resources, then you can use them to carry out your activities.
2. Activities - Activities are the actions or tasks that the project undertakes using its inputs to achieve its goals. These might include conducting training, holding workshops, providing services, or developing materials. The activities are usually gerunds (verbs ending in -ing), such as assessing, training, or developing. These actions are what transform inputs into measurable work. The logic continues: If you perform these activities, you will produce outputs.
These (Inputs and Activities) are what you plan to invest and do in your project.
Intended Results:
3. Outputs - Outputs are the immediate results of the activities—the tangible and countable products of the project. These include things like the number of reports produced, events held, people trained, or services delivered. Outputs are typically described using quantities, such as "100 people trained" or "5 workshops completed." They show whether the activities were completed but do not yet indicate if they made a difference.
4. Outcomes - Outcomes reflect the short - to medium-term results of the outputs. These are the changes or benefits experienced by participants or target groups, such as increased knowledge, improved skills, or behavioral changes. Outcomes are described as changes, often showing how the project affected people or practices. The logical link is: If you accomplish your planned activities to the extent intended, then your participants will benefit in certain ways.
5. Impact - Impact is the long-term effect of the program—what ultimately changes in the system or society as a result of the project. This could include reduced poverty, improved public health, or changes in policy. It goes beyond the individual to affect communities, organizations, or systems. Impact is described as a fundamental change, whether intended or unintended, and is the final "then" in the chain: If the outcomes are achieved, then broader impacts in the system or society may be expected to occur.
These (Outputs, Outcomes and Impact) are the measurable results and long-term changes your project is aiming to achieve.
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