1. How is an M & E framework derived from the logframe?
Setting up M & E Systems
How is an M & E framework derived from the logframe?

2. The Logframe matrix structure
Activity Description
Indicators
Means of Verification / Data Sources
Assumptions
Goal/Impact
MOVs
Purpose/Outcome
Outputs
Work programme/ activities
Inputs

3. The Logical Framework Approach
Vertical Logic:
Constructing Activity Description in the logframe involves a chain of causality (& the associated means-ends relationships)
- if inputs are provided, then the work programme can be undertaken;
- if the work programme is undertaken, then outputs will be produced;

4. Vertical Logic (contd)
- if outputs are produced, then component objectives will be achieved;
- if component objectives are achieved, then the purpose will be supported, and
- if the activity purpose is supported, this should then contribute to the overall goal

5. The horizontal logic & the link to M & E
The horizontal logic of the logframe matrix helps to establish the basis for M & E
Indicators – specify how the achievement of activity objectives will be measured and verified.
They also provide the basis for monitoring activity progress: i.e.
- completion of work programme tasks;
- delivery of outputs; and
- progress towards outcomes

6. Indicators Should be SMART
Should incorporate elements of quantity, quality and time ( “what gets measured gets managed”).

7. Means of Verification (MOVs)
The different means (and costs) of collecting information must be considered when choosing appropriate indicators.
Questions:
- how is the information to be collected?
- what source is most appropriate?
- who should do it?
- When and how often?
- what formats are required to record the data being collected?

8. Key Steps in the LFA
Establish the general scope or focus of the project.
Agree on specific planning framework, terminology and design framework.
Undertake a detailed situation analysis.
Develop the project strategy.
Identify and analyze assumptions and risks for chosen strategies
Develop the monitoring and evaluation framework.

9. Developing the M & E framework
M & E is first outlined during initial project design (see suggested contents lists for the M & E Component in a project appraisal report p in Linking Project Design, Annual Planning and M & E article in Handbook).
Six key steps (p. 4-9 Table 4-1 in Setting up the M & E System article in Handbook)

10. The M & E Matrix Involves six steps: (Annex C Handout)
Identify performance questions
Identify information needs and indicators
Know what baseline information you need
Select which data-gathering methods to use, by whom and how often
Identify the necessary practical support for information gathering
Organize analysis, feedback and change

11. The M & E Matrix
How does it help us decide what to monitor and evaluate?
Analysis of stakeholders’ information needs
M & E for different levels in the objective hierarchy through unique performance questions for each level

12. What to monitor and evaluate
The five key questions of evaluation: relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainablity
Keeping an eye on cross-cutting concerns e.g. gender equality, equity, employment creation, etc.

13. What to monitor and evaluate
Remembering operational information (i.e. key areas of operational management)
Tracking quality and context to explain progress
Looking out for the unintended
The less is more principle