15 - Planning Community Development Projects and Logical Framework p.2

Q: What is a logic model?

A visual representation showing how project inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes, and ultimate outcomes are linked together to achieve change.

Q: What are inputs in a logic model?

The resources or capitals used in a project, such as social, financial, built, physical, and political capital.

Q: What are activities in a logic model?

The actions carried out using project inputs, such as building, developing, training, or delivering services.

Q: How are activities typically written in a logic model?

Using action verbs that describe what the project will do.

Q: What are outputs in a logic model?

The direct products or services produced by project activities.

Q: How are outputs typically written in a logic model?

As measurable nouns or completed products rather than actions.

Q: Why is capacity building important in a logic model?

It helps ensure sustainability by increasing the skills and abilities of community members.

Q: How can increased access to clean drinking water be measured?

By comparing results to baseline data or predetermined project targets.

Q: Why does a logic model make monitoring easier?

It clearly shows what activities are occurring and what results are expected.

Q: Why should project data be collected throughout the project period?

To assess project success, effectiveness, and progress toward outcomes.

Q: Why should both qualitative and quantitative indicators be used?

Because they provide complementary information about project performance and outcomes.

Q: What do quantitative indicators measure?

Numerical information such as counts, percentages, or frequencies.

Q: What do qualitative indicators measure?

Descriptive information that captures experiences, perceptions, and changes that are difficult to quantify.

Q: Why are quantitative indicators often emphasized by funders?

Because numerical evidence is often easier to present and compare.

Q: What is an indicator?

A unit of measurement used to assess progress toward a result.

Q: What is baseline data?

Information about conditions before a project begins that serves as a reference point for measuring change.

Q: What is a target?

A specific level of achievement that a project aims to reach within a defined timeframe.

Q: What are data collection methods?

The techniques used to gather information, such as surveys, interviews, and observation.

Q: Why is frequency included in a performance measurement framework?

To specify how often data will be collected and reviewed.

Q: Why is responsibility identified in a performance measurement framework?

To establish who is accountable for collecting and reporting data.

Q: What does SMART stand for?

Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound.

Q: Why should project targets be SMART?

To ensure they are realistic, measurable, and useful for evaluating success.

Q: What are common data collection methods in community development projects?

Observation, surveys, interviews, focus groups, document analysis, questionnaires, and pre/post-intervention surveys. Use multiple lines of evidence.

Q: What factors should be considered when selecting data collection methods?

The practicality, strengths, weaknesses, and suitability of each method.

Q: What is a Performance Measurement Framework (PMF)?

A tool used to track progress toward expected results through indicators, targets, and data collection procedures.

Q: What information is typically included in a PMF?

Expected results, indicators, baseline data, targets, data sources, data collection methods, frequency, and responsibility.

Q: What is a risk register?

A document that identifies major project risks and outlines strategies for managing them.

Q: What is risk in project management?

The effect of uncertainty on project results.

Q: What is risk impact?

The extent to which a risk affects achievement of project objectives.

Q: What is likelihood in risk management?

The probability that a risk will occur.

Q: What is risk level?

risk impact and likelihood.

Q: What is a risk response?

The strategy used to manage, reduce, or mitigate a risk.

Q: What is a risk owner?

The person responsible for monitoring and managing a specific risk.

Q: What are examples of project risks?

War, natural disasters such as floods, funding shortfalls, and currency fluctuations.

Q: What are key risk areas?

operational risks, financial risks, development risks, reputation/public confidence (from most to least control).

Q: Why should a risk register be reviewed regularly?

Because risks and project conditions can change over time.

Q: What is the purpose of a risk matrix?

To assess risk levels by evaluating both likelihood and impact.

Q: Why is inclusivity important in community development?

Diverse perspectives strengthen community resilience, innovation, and equitable access to resources.

Q: What is disaster preparedness in community development?

Community-based planning that improves readiness, recovery efforts, and citizen participation during emergencies.

Q: What is caring capital?

A form of social capital focused on relationships, mutual support, collective action, and community welfare.

Q: Why is local resource utilization important?

It strengthens resilience, promotes economic sustainability, and encourages community ownership.

Q: What is a key principle emphasized in the lecture's conclusion?

A project can fail if it solves the wrong problem, even when the team and methods are strong.