An LFA is a management tool for
effective planning and implementation of developmental projects. It
provides clear, concise and systematic information about a project
through a framework. We know about various components of a project such
as goal, objectives, activities, results and indicators. The LFA helps
in connecting all these components in one framework, presenting the
tight relationship between them, leading to the achievement of the
expected outcomes.
Why is LFA so important?
Because donors use it. It was first actually developed by USAID
during the 1970s, but now every donor is using it in its proposal
format. The logframe has become an essential tool for donors not only in
planning their own macro-level strategies, but also in seeking in-depth
information about small and medium-sized projects funded by them. LFA
also gives a clear outlay of how much resources would be needed and how
these will be used for various project activities.
The logical framework also aids
in the monitoring and evaluation of projects. The framework can be used
to examine the progress of the project and co-relate the activities
carried out and results achieved.
