To prepare a good Logical Framework, where different professional perspectives are taken into consideration, a team approach is required. In order to get the team functioning there is a need for both leadership and facilitation skills. Many organisations that have adopted the Logical Framework approach have used external consultants to train their staff in the Logical Framework approach, facilitate their Logical Framework workshops and assist with the preparation of finalised
Logical Frameworks. In the development of these Logical Frameworks the objectives, objectively verifiable indicators, means of verification and assumptions/risks are agreed by all participants.
• The process requires strong facilitation skills to ensure real
participation by appropriate stakeholders.
To prepare a good Logical Framework with the active participation of appropriate stakeholders is not easy. Participation requires the active involvement of stakeholders in the decision making process. Such participation will lead to greater effectiveness, ownership, efficiency, transparency, equity and sustainability. Facilitating, for example illiterate primary stakeholders effectively through the process requires
great skill.
• The whole culture of the Logical Framework can be alien.
In some cultures the Logical Framework can be very alien.