and work against the clock on a regular basis. Any time saved in relation to project management work would
be of great value.
• It can be used internally for design and appraisal process and can be
used externally with consultants working for development organisations.
The Logical Framework approach can be used to help both design and appraise projects internally. Likewise it can be used with external consultants who may be involved with design and appraisal processes. In addition the Logical Framework approach encourages a multidisciplinary approach to project design and supervision.
• It anticipates implementation.
The Logical Framework approach helps sets up project activities with a clear purpose. The approach facilitates common understanding and better communication between decision makers, managers and other parties involved in projects. Likewise the use of Logical Frameworks, with systematic monitoring, ensures continuity of approach if and when any original project staff move or are replaced.
• It sets up a framework for monitoring and evaluation where planned
and actual results can be compared.
By having objectives and indicators of success clearly stated before the project starts the approach helps you set up a framework for evaluation. It is notoriously difficult to evaluate projects retrospectively if the original objectives are not clearly stated. The Logical Framework approach can help clarify the relationships which underlie judgements about the likely efficiency and effectiveness of projects, likewise
it can help identify the main factors related to the success of the project.
• It assists communications between project donors and implementors.