1. Project intervention logic
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Project intervention logic

2. Why Intervention logic is needed?
Project Intervention Logic
Why Intervention logic is needed?
To measure project’s contribution to Programme
To ensure result-oriented approach
To guide through the whole process – from idea to actual outputs
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3. Objectives, outputs, results etc. have to be measurable
Project Intervention Logic
Therefore...
Project’s intervention logic has to mirror Programme’s intervention logic
Objectives, outputs, results etc. have to be measurable
Intervention logic applies to the whole process – from objectives to results
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4. Project Intervention Logic
Project should
Address one Programme priority
Address at least one* Programme output indicator
Address one Programme specific objective
Address one Programme result indicator
* Several Programme output indicators can be chosen in case several output indicators are developed for a particular Programme specific objective
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5. Project Intervention Logic
Project idea
What are our common needs and potentials?
Project Objectives&Results
What do we want to change? How it will be different?
Project Outputs&Indicators
What do we need to deliver to obtain this change?
Work plan&Budget
How we will do it? What resources do we need to do this work?
! Project is created for target group/stakeholders
Target size has to be set and reported!
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6. Project idea Joint challenge Corresponds to one Programme priority
Project Intervention Logic – Project idea
Project idea
Joint challenge
Corresponds to one Programme priority
Innovative
Relevant (need for intervention)
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7. Programme specific objective
Project Intervention Logic - Objectives
For 1.1. – To increase number of visitors to the Programme area through improving and developing cultural and natural heritage objects, services and products
Programme specific objective
Overall objective
Relates to strategic aspects of the project, gives overall context on what is planned to be achieved
Specific objective (up to 3)
A concrete statement (measurable) giving description on what is planned to be achieved and for that requires a development and usage of project outputs
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8. S M A R T Specific Clear, concise, detailed Measurable
Project Intervention Logic - Objectives S
Specific
Clear, concise, detailed M
Measurable
Quality and quantity A R T
Achievable
Relevant
Sufficient contribution
Time-related
Realistic
Specific time frame
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9. Project Intervention Logic - Results
For 1.1. – Overnight stays of visitors in the Programme area
Programme result indicator
Quantification is not a mandatory requirement
Project result
The immediate advantage of carrying out the project, telling us about the benefit of using the project main outputs. It should indicate the change the project is aiming for.
Often materialise only after the end of the project
Direct link between programme and project should be demonstrated
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10. Project Intervention Logic – main output
For 1.1. – Sustainable Tourism: Increase in expected number of visits to supported sites of cultural and natural heritage and attractions
Programme output indicator
Project main output
The product of the activities (tool) funded telling us what has actually been produced for the money given to the project. It contributes directly to the achievement of the project result.
Linked to project objectives
Is an outcome from implemented project activities, should be measurable
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11. Sustainable and clean environment through cooperation
    Specific objective 1.1.
   Requirements for project main outputs 
Programme output indicator: Increase in expected number of visits to supported sites of cultural natural heritage and attraction 
Project shall specify one project main output contributing to Programme output indicator and having the same measurement unit
Project main output: cannot be with value 0 and cannot be a deliverable
How to calculate value:
This is difference between existing number of tourists coming to supported sites and the number that partners want to achieve by the project end.
How to formulate:
 e.g. Increase in expected number of visits to supported sites because of improved infrastructure objects and promoted routes
 e.g. Expected number of visitors to supported sites increased due to promotion of green tourism opportunities 
How to justify in report:
Data from tourist counters
Data from tourism information centers
Other statistical data
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12. Programme output indicator/Project main output
Project Intervention Logic – work plan
For 1.1. – Sustainable Tourism: Increase in expected number of visits to supported sites of cultural and natural heritage and attractions
Programme output indicator/Project main output
Project work plan
The project workplan shall explain what needs to be done to deliver project main outputs and achieve project specific objectives. Work plan is divided in several work packages
Activities: specific tasks performed for resources which are used.
Deliverables: Result of an activity, physical evidence which has been produced through an activity
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13. Project Intervention Logic – indicators What? Why? To answer
Deliverable
Monitoring progress
Are you doing what you planned?
Output
Monitoring and evaluation
Do you deliver on specific objective?
Results
Evaluation
Do outputs deliver a real benefit?
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14. Project Intervention Logic – Scheme (SO 1.1.)
 Programme priority
Project overall objective
To increase number of visitors to the Programme area through promotion of green tourism opportunities and educational activities oriented towards greater knowledge of Latgale and Aukstaitija nature, culture, history, traditions 
Project results
 It is expected that due to developed green tourism routes and implemented educational activities oriented towards greater knowledge of Latgale and Aukstaitija nature, culture, history, traditions, there will be an increase in overnight stays in the Programme area. 
PROGRAMME
Programme specific objective
To increase number of visitors to the Programme area through improving and developing cultural and natural heritage objects, services and products
Programme result indicator
Overnight stays of visitors in the Programme area
Descriptions of actions supported
Programme output indicator
Sustainable Tourism: Increase in expected number of visits to supported sites of cultural and natural heritage and attractions
Project main outputs
To increase number of visitors by tourists to Latgale and Aukstaitija through creation and promotion of two 2-day long thematic routes 
Project specific objective
Increasing of the knowledge and raising of awareness about Latgale and Aukstaitija nature, culture, history, traditions.
Improvement and promotion of green tourism opportunities in Latgale and Aukstaitija regions for diversification of cultural tourism services and products. 
Project work plan:
work packages, activities, deliverables, time plan
PROJECT
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15. Shortcoming/definitions, durability Shortcoming/workplan
Lessons learned the 1st Call and 2nd Call
Shortcoming/Idea
No proof or facts provided on project context - common territorial challenge, reason for cross-border cooperation, what innovation/ new knowledge is brought
Recommendation
Provide proof (statistical data, links to sources), show demand (studies, research, survey), how target group will contribute, explain and demonstrate need for cooperation and innovative/ new solutions applied
Shortcoming/definitions, durability
Too broad and vague definitions (objectives, results, outputs) or «copy, paste» from Programme indicators, lack of sufficient information on project durability
Recommendation
Tailor-made objectives, results, main outputs – but the same measurement unit as in Programme indicators has to be chosen. Clear information on durability of project activities/main outputs should be provided
Shortcoming/workplan
Not all activities directly contribute to achievement of main outputs; vague description of activities, not measurable deliverables, no clear demonstration of cross-border relevance of investments, too many WP
Recommendation
Be clear, precise, include measurement indicators, double-check logic of workplan, including timeline; create 1-2 WP Implementation and Investment; demonstrate how investments will be used by partners during and after the project
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16. Shortcoming/partnership Shortcoming/documents
Lessons learned the 1st Call and 2nd Call
Shortcoming/partnership
Not all relevant partners are involved, project doesn’t involve direct users of project results, partnership is not balanced, responsibilities are not set.
Recommendation
Involve right partners, users of project results, identify responsible partners per activities, create balanced partnership – level of involvement in all aspects of the project
Shortcoming/budget
Too broad or too detailed descriptions, not in line with planned activities, cost-sharing
Recommendation
Be precise, but maintain right balance of details, cross-check with what is planned in workplan, cost-sharing is not allowed, each partner plans its own expenses.
Shortcoming/documents
Not all relevant documents are attached - for planned construction works, not all necessary confirmations are submitted etc.
Recommendation
Check Programme manual section 6.1. what documents and in what format need to be submitted together with application form
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