Topic Area: Project Management

PM 1: Results-Based Management

Impact-oriented project planning, implementation and monitoring based on the
Logical Framework Approach (LFA)

Participants - who should attend?

Managers and staff of international and national organizations particularly managers, team and project leaders, staff members and consultants who are involved in international development cooperation and who want to learn how to plan and organize projects using the internationally accepted Logical Framework Approach, which is widely considered as a standard planning approach in the international donor community and many government organizations worldwide. The Logical Framework Approach (LFA) offers a “toolbox” of instruments and procedures to operationalize and apply Results-Based Management (RBM).

Objectives - why should you attend?

Results-Based Management (RBM) is a broad management strategy aiming at improving management effectiveness and accountability by

defining realistic expected results
monitoring progress toward results achievement
integrating lessons learned into management decisions and
reporting on performance

RBM focuses on achievement of expected results: outputs, outcomes and impact throughout the management process. Thus it is a move away from input-based or activity-based management. RBM is intended to improve both accountability and management effectiveness and could be applied at corporate, project/programme and country level. RBM is the management approach of the UN and provides as well guidance to many bilateral donors and implementing agencies, including GTZ.

After the completion of this training program, the participants

understand the “philosophy” and principles of RBM
have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the LFA (Logical Framework Approach)
are able to use the Logical Framework Approach in their own fields of work for the planning, implementation and monitoring of (Technical Cooperation) projects.
know the main elements of a good project document
understand how to apply Results-Based Management throughout the project cycle (identification – formulation – implementation – monitoring, evaluation and reporting)
are able to develop impact-oriented monitoring approaches based on a concise planning document

Content - what will you learn and experience?

Management functions in the project cycle
Roles and responsibilities of the cooperating partners in the project cycle
RBM – philosophy and principles
The Logical Framework Approach (LFA): background and basic principles
Tools and instruments for participatory situation analysis (appreciative stakeholder analysis, problem analysis, objective analysis, alternatives analysis)
Project design: Identification of impact chains, hierarchy of objectives, important assumptions (risk factors)
Measurable indicators for monitoring and reporting
Impact-oriented monitoring

Methods:

The training programme follows a practice-oriented approach that incorporates theory presentations, practical application (exercises) based on case studies that are derived from the participant’s projects. The programme includes as well the chance for field visits to a development project in Thailand where the participants can experience how development strategies are practically implemented. Thus the chance to exchange practical experiences with other practitioners and to confront theoretical learning with the reality of project implementation is offered.

Trainer(s):	AMI Trainer Pool
No. of Participants:	15 - 18
Location:
Duration:	5 days
Course Fee:	1090 Euro
Date(s):	September 21 - 25

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