In recent years, we have witnessed a trend wherein most donor agencies use internationally agreed principles of results-based management to measure, manage, and report results.
It helps focus on specific outcomes. A well-conceived results framework clearly outlines the ultimate objectives of the project, program, or strategy, rather than merely listing implementation activities, processes, and inputs. It facilitates a focus on specific expected outcomes.
The Results Framework begins with the project development objective (PDO), which describes the effect that the project’s outputs will have on the beneficiaries in terms of changed behavior or improved performance. A good PDO should focus on outcomes rather than outputs.
Measuring results is therefore essential for nonprofits, as it helps not only in improving the overall performance of the project but also in making a strong case to the funding agency. Most donor agencies look for organizations that can systematically gather and analyze data to assess the success or failure of the project.
It is a well-acknowledged fact that results framework is an essential aspect of development interventions; however, most NGOs face challenges in developing a results framework in practice. In this guide, we shall learn about the basics of developing a project results framework.
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