Representation in diagram form of the “means-end” relationships of the interventions of the proposed project, planned in a logical manner based on the analysis of problems.

Development problems identified in the problem tree become, as solutions, project objectives as part of the initial stage of designing a response.

Representation in diagram form of a negative situation with its causes and effects. It is a way to rationally and graphically analyze the problem to be solved. Negative conditions are expressed through a cause/effect chain, as perceived by the team involved in relation to the problem that is intended to be solved.

Once the cause/effect chain has been established, the main problems are organized, allowing the formulator or team to identify the set of problems on which the project objectives will be concentrated.

Experts, consultants, trainers, advisors, etc. hired to transfer knowledge and skills, create and strengthen institutions.

Those who benefit in one way or another from the execution of the project. Different groups can be highlighted:.

Development Assistance Committee of the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development).

Chart ("Gantt chart") that represents the period, sequence and duration of project activities. It also allows you to identify the important stages ("milestones" in English) for monitoring the progress of the project, and to distribute responsibilities with a view to achieving these stages.

Estimation of the project budget in which the schedule links the means and costs to the activities in a given time and describes them precisely.

The project cycle follows the life of a project from initial idea to completion. It facilitates a structure that guarantees the consultation of interested parties and the establishment of: key decisions, information needs and responsibilities at each stage. This way, key decisions can be made in each phase of the project. It relies on evaluation to take advantage of lessons learned and use them in the design of future programs and projects.

Formal decision of the Executing Entity aimed at reserving a certain amount of resources for a particular purpose. Project expenses cannot exceed the amount authorized in the commitment.

Conditions that must be met before the project can begin, (e.g. activities) and that accompany the provision of aid.

Public or private organization, consortium or individual under contract with the contracting authority. The company, individual or association to which/to which a contract is awarded to develop the project or part of it.

Document signed by the Financial Entity and the associated country or countries following a financing decision. Includes a description of the specific program or project to finance. It represents the formal commitment of the funder and the associated country/countries to finance the measures.

Translation into financial terms of all identified resources (“Means”).

Operation and maintenance costs that remain beyond the project execution period.

See « quality factors ».

Appreciation of the contribution of the results towards the achievement of the specific objective, and of the way in which the hypotheses affect the fulfillment of the project.

The fact that the results are achieved at a reasonable cost, that is, the way in which the activities and means were converted into results, and the

quality of the results achieved.

Continuous appraisal of a project throughout all phases of the project cycle to ensure its relevance, feasibility and sustainability.

Study carried out during the instruction phase, which allows verifying whether the proposed project is well founded, and if it is capable of meeting the needs of the target groups / intended beneficiaries. The study provides the operational details of the project with all political, technical, economic, financial, institutional, management, environmental, sociocultural, and gender perspective aspects.

It will provide the Financing entity and the associated government with sufficient data to justify the acceptance, adjustment or denial of the proposed project for further instruction.

Study conducted during the identification phase that allows all problems to be identified, alternative solutions to be evaluated, and a preferred alternative to be selected based on quality factors.

It will provide sufficient information to the Financing Entity and the associated government to justify the acceptance, adjustment or denial of the project.

proposed for further instruction.

Type of IOV that provides time indications for monitoring the fulfillment of short- and medium-term objectives (activities, in general) throughout the execution of the project rather than at the end of the project.

They also indicate the dates on which decisions must be made or an action must be completed.

Periodic evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency, impact, sustainability and relevance of a project within the scope of the established objectives. An independent review of the context, objectives, results, activities and means used is usually carried out with a view to drawing lessons from experience to guide future decisions.

It allows you to check whether the project objectives can really be met.

Criteria that had a significant impact on the sustainability of the benefits generated by the project in the past, and that must be considered in the design and implementation of each project (they were previously called "sustainability factors"): appropriation by beneficiaries, support policy, economic and financial factors, sociocultural aspects, equality between women and men, appropriate technology, environmental aspects, and institutional and management capacities.

Experience shows that the long-term sustainability of project benefits depends on the following factors:.

Fifth phase of the project cycle in which the project is executed, and its progress towards achieving the objectives is monitored.

Sixth and final phase of the project cycle during which the project is examined against its objectives, and the lessons learned are used to influence future actions.

Fourth phase of the project cycle in which project financing is approved.

Third phase of the project cycle. It involves determining the details of the project based on a feasibility study. EC staff

is responsible for evaluating the merits of the project and its coherence with sectoral policies.

First phase of the project cycle in which the indicative program is prepared.

See also "indicative programs".

See: Instruction.

They appear in the third column of the logical framework and indicate where and in what form the information regarding the implementation of the tasks can be found.

global objectives, the specific objective and the results (operationalized in objectively verifiable indicators).

Social differences imposed and acquired by women and men, which vary depending on the society or group and the time in history. The genre

It differs from sex, which refers rather to biologically determined differences between women and men.

Methodology for the preparation, implementation and evaluation of projects and programs based on the integrated approach and the logical framework method.

Group/entity that will be positively affected by the project at the level of the specific objective and with which the project will work very closely and inversely.

External factors that can influence the progress or success of the project, but outside the direct control of project management. They constitute the fourth column of the logical framework and are usually formulated in a positive way, e.g. e.g. "reform of criminal procedures successfully applied." They are also designated as "assumptions."

Multilateral financial entities generally consider it vitally important to promote equality between women and men regarding access to infrastructure, social and economic services, as well as the benefits of development. An attempt is made to reduce disparities between women and men, at all levels in terms of health and education, employment and economic activity, and decision-making. All programs and projects should actively contribute to reducing disparities between women and men in their area of ​​intervention.

Effect of the project in its broader environment, and its contribution to the broader sectoral objectives summarized in the overall objectives of the project, and in the realization of the general political objectives of the Financial Entity.

Measurable indicators that will indicate whether or not the objectives have been achieved at each of the higher levels of the logical framework. The IOVs serve as a basis for the design of an appropriate monitoring system.

First report produced at the end of the start-up period, which updates the design, and/or terms of reference of the project, and presents the work plan for the life of the project.

Interim report on the progress of a project submitted by the project manager / contractor to the partner organization and the Commission with respect to a specific deadline. Includes sections relating to technical and financial progress.

Analysis of the proposed project that allows determining its merits and its compliance with the established criteria. This is the last step before the financing agreement. It allows you to check if the project is feasible within the terrain situation, if the objectives are appropriate and if the costs are reasonable. The following terms are also used synonymously: “feasibility study/ex ante evaluation”.

See: Media.

Graphic representation of the intervention logic of the proposed project, based on an analysis of the problems, and reflecting means-end relationships.

Synonym: objective tree.

First column of the logical framework that summarizes the four levels of objectives.

Matrix that presents the intervention logic, objectively verifiable indicators, sources of project verification, and hypotheses.

Resources (also called "inputs") necessary to carry out the planned activities and manage the project. Human resources and material resources are distinguished. The « means » and « costs » replace the « IOV » and the verification sources at the activity level.

Methodology for planning, management and evaluation of programs and projects that involves the analysis of interested parties, problems, objectives and strategies, as well as the preparation of the logical framework matrix and calendars of activities and resources.

Collection, analysis and systematic and continuous use of information at the service of management and decision making.

Purpose of a project or program. In its generic sense, it refers to the activities, the results, the specific objective, and the global objectives.

Central objective of the project in terms of sustainable benefits for the target group(s). The specific objective would also have to express equitable benefits for women and men. There should only be one specific goal. The specific objective is achieved by meeting the results.

They explain why the project is important to society, in terms of longer-term benefits for the final beneficiaries and broader benefits for other groups. They also ensure that the program complies with the regional/sectoral policies of the government/organizations involved and the financing entity, and with the political goals of cooperation with the

Financier. The specific objective will not achieve the global objectives by itself (it only contributes to the realization of the global objectives). Other programs and projects as well as other factors outside the control of the project need to contribute as well.

Individual, group of people, institution or company that has a link to the project/program. They can affect or be affected – directly or indirectly, positively or negatively – by the process and results of the projects or programs. Several subgroups are usually considered.

Initial period of project execution.

Period from the beginning of the project until the writing of the start-up report. It usually lasts between two and three months.

Compatibility of the project objectives with the real problems, needs, priorities of the target groups and beneficiaries to whom the project must respond, and with the physical and political environment in which it operates.

Calendar that contains the activities and resources necessary to achieve the results and the specific objective of the project.

Series of projects with a common global objective.

They are prepared by the European Commission in coordination with the governments of the associated countries. They contain the guidelines and general principles of cooperation with the European Union. They specify the core sectors and themes of a country or region and may include various project ideas.

Preliminary documents that the Financier's services submit to the relevant Financing Committee to request its opinion. They describe the general context, nature, scope, objectives and modalities of the implementation measures of the project or programme, and indicate the planned financing. After the favorable opinion of the Financing Committee, the financing proposal requires the further decision of the Financier and forms part of the financing agreement that is signed with the respective associated country (or countries).

A series of activities with established objectives, designed to produce a result within a limited period and with budgeted resources.

See: Media.

«Products» of the activities carried out that, as a whole, will lead to the achievement of the specific objective, that is, as soon as the target groups begin to achieve sustainable benefits.

External factors and events that can influence the progress or success of the project, and are not very likely to materialize. They are formulated in a negative way, for example "the reform of criminal procedures fails." See "hypothesis."

See: Monitoring.

Probability that the flow of benefits will continue after the donor's funding is exhausted.

Definition of the tasks that are incumbent on the contractor and indicate the general context, objectives, planned activities, expected inputs and products, budget, schedules and job description.

Representation in diagram form of the “means-end” relationships of the interventions of the proposed project, planned in a logical manner based on the analysis of problems.

Development problems identified in the problem tree become, as solutions, project objectives as part of the initial stage of designing a response.

Representation in diagram form of a negative situation with its causes and effects. It is a way to rationally and graphically analyze the problem to be solved. Negative conditions are expressed through a cause/effect chain, as perceived by the team involved in relation to the problem that is intended to be solved.

Once the cause/effect chain has been established, the main problems are organized, allowing the formulator or team to identify the set of problems on which the project objectives will be concentrated.

Experts, consultants, trainers, advisors, etc. hired to transfer knowledge and skills, create and strengthen institutions.

Those who benefit in one way or another from the execution of the project. Different groups can be highlighted:.

Development Assistance Committee of the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development).

Chart ("Gantt chart") that represents the period, sequence and duration of project activities. It also allows you to identify the important stages ("milestones" in English) for monitoring the progress of the project, and to distribute responsibilities with a view to achieving these stages.

Estimation of the project budget in which the schedule links the means and costs to the activities in a given time and describes them precisely.

The project cycle follows the life of a project from initial idea to completion. It facilitates a structure that guarantees the consultation of interested parties and the establishment of: key decisions, information needs and responsibilities at each stage. This way, key decisions can be made in each phase of the project. It relies on evaluation to take advantage of lessons learned and use them in the design of future programs and projects.

Formal decision of the Executing Entity aimed at reserving a certain amount of resources for a particular purpose. Project expenses cannot exceed the amount authorized in the commitment.

Conditions that must be met before the project can begin, (e.g. activities) and that accompany the provision of aid.

Public or private organization, consortium or individual under contract with the contracting authority. The company, individual or association to which/to which a contract is awarded to develop the project or part of it.

Document signed by the Financial Entity and the associated country or countries following a financing decision. Includes a description of the specific program or project to finance. It represents the formal commitment of the funder and the associated country/countries to finance the measures.

Translation into financial terms of all identified resources (“Means”).

Operation and maintenance costs that remain beyond the project execution period.

See « quality factors ».

Appreciation of the contribution of the results towards the achievement of the specific objective, and of the way in which the hypotheses affect the fulfillment of the project.

The fact that the results are achieved at a reasonable cost, that is, the way in which the activities and means were converted into results, and the

quality of the results achieved.

Continuous appraisal of a project throughout all phases of the project cycle to ensure its relevance, feasibility and sustainability.

Study carried out during the instruction phase, which allows verifying whether the proposed project is well founded, and if it is capable of meeting the needs of the target groups / intended beneficiaries. The study provides the operational details of the project with all political, technical, economic, financial, institutional, management, environmental, sociocultural, and gender perspective aspects.

It will provide the Financing entity and the associated government with sufficient data to justify the acceptance, adjustment or denial of the proposed project for further instruction.

Study conducted during the identification phase that allows all problems to be identified, alternative solutions to be evaluated, and a preferred alternative to be selected based on quality factors.

It will provide sufficient information to the Financing Entity and the associated government to justify the acceptance, adjustment or denial of the project.

proposed for further instruction.

Type of IOV that provides time indications for monitoring the fulfillment of short- and medium-term objectives (activities, in general) throughout the execution of the project rather than at the end of the project.

They also indicate the dates on which decisions must be made or an action must be completed.

Periodic evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency, impact, sustainability and relevance of a project within the scope of the established objectives. An independent review of the context, objectives, results, activities and means used is usually carried out with a view to drawing lessons from experience to guide future decisions.

It allows you to check whether the project objectives can really be met.

Criteria that had a significant impact on the sustainability of the benefits generated by the project in the past, and that must be considered in the design and implementation of each project (they were previously called "sustainability factors"): appropriation by beneficiaries, support policy, economic and financial factors, sociocultural aspects, equality between women and men, appropriate technology, environmental aspects, and institutional and management capacities.

Experience shows that the long-term sustainability of project benefits depends on the following factors:.

Fifth phase of the project cycle in which the project is executed, and its progress towards achieving the objectives is monitored.

Sixth and final phase of the project cycle during which the project is examined against its objectives, and the lessons learned are used to influence future actions.

Fourth phase of the project cycle in which project financing is approved.

Third phase of the project cycle. It involves determining the details of the project based on a feasibility study. EC staff

is responsible for evaluating the merits of the project and its coherence with sectoral policies.

First phase of the project cycle in which the indicative program is prepared.

See also "indicative programs".

See: Instruction.

They appear in the third column of the logical framework and indicate where and in what form the information regarding the implementation of the tasks can be found.

global objectives, the specific objective and the results (operationalized in objectively verifiable indicators).

Social differences imposed and acquired by women and men, which vary depending on the society or group and the time in history. The genre

It differs from sex, which refers rather to biologically determined differences between women and men.

Methodology for the preparation, implementation and evaluation of projects and programs based on the integrated approach and the logical framework method.

Group/entity that will be positively affected by the project at the level of the specific objective and with which the project will work very closely and inversely.

External factors that can influence the progress or success of the project, but outside the direct control of project management. They constitute the fourth column of the logical framework and are usually formulated in a positive way, e.g. e.g. "reform of criminal procedures successfully applied." They are also designated as "assumptions."

Multilateral financial entities generally consider it vitally important to promote equality between women and men regarding access to infrastructure, social and economic services, as well as the benefits of development. An attempt is made to reduce disparities between women and men, at all levels in terms of health and education, employment and economic activity, and decision-making. All programs and projects should actively contribute to reducing disparities between women and men in their area of ​​intervention.

Effect of the project in its broader environment, and its contribution to the broader sectoral objectives summarized in the overall objectives of the project, and in the realization of the general political objectives of the Financial Entity.

Measurable indicators that will indicate whether or not the objectives have been achieved at each of the higher levels of the logical framework. The IOVs serve as a basis for the design of an appropriate monitoring system.

First report produced at the end of the start-up period, which updates the design, and/or terms of reference of the project, and presents the work plan for the life of the project.

Interim report on the progress of a project submitted by the project manager / contractor to the partner organization and the Commission with respect to a specific deadline. Includes sections relating to technical and financial progress.

Analysis of the proposed project that allows determining its merits and its compliance with the established criteria. This is the last step before the financing agreement. It allows you to check if the project is feasible within the terrain situation, if the objectives are appropriate and if the costs are reasonable. The following terms are also used synonymously: “feasibility study/ex ante evaluation”.

See: Media.

Graphic representation of the intervention logic of the proposed project, based on an analysis of the problems, and reflecting means-end relationships.

Synonym: objective tree.

First column of the logical framework that summarizes the four levels of objectives.

Matrix that presents the intervention logic, objectively verifiable indicators, sources of project verification, and hypotheses.

Resources (also called "inputs") necessary to carry out the planned activities and manage the project. Human resources and material resources are distinguished. The « means » and « costs » replace the « IOV » and the verification sources at the activity level.

Methodology for planning, management and evaluation of programs and projects that involves the analysis of interested parties, problems, objectives and strategies, as well as the preparation of the logical framework matrix and calendars of activities and resources.

Collection, analysis and systematic and continuous use of information at the service of management and decision making.

Purpose of a project or program. In its generic sense, it refers to the activities, the results, the specific objective, and the global objectives.

Central objective of the project in terms of sustainable benefits for the target group(s). The specific objective would also have to express equitable benefits for women and men. There should only be one specific goal. The specific objective is achieved by meeting the results.

They explain why the project is important to society, in terms of longer-term benefits for the final beneficiaries and broader benefits for other groups. They also ensure that the program complies with the regional/sectoral policies of the government/organizations involved and the financing entity, and with the political goals of cooperation with the

Financier. The specific objective will not achieve the global objectives by itself (it only contributes to the realization of the global objectives). Other programs and projects as well as other factors outside the control of the project need to contribute as well.

Individual, group of people, institution or company that has a link to the project/program. They can affect or be affected – directly or indirectly, positively or negatively – by the process and results of the projects or programs. Several subgroups are usually considered.

Initial period of project execution.

Period from the beginning of the project until the writing of the start-up report. It usually lasts between two and three months.

Compatibility of the project objectives with the real problems, needs, priorities of the target groups and beneficiaries to whom the project must respond, and with the physical and political environment in which it operates.

Calendar that contains the activities and resources necessary to achieve the results and the specific objective of the project.

Series of projects with a common global objective.

They are prepared by the European Commission in coordination with the governments of the associated countries. They contain the guidelines and general principles of cooperation with the European Union. They specify the core sectors and themes of a country or region and may include various project ideas.

Preliminary documents that the Financier's services submit to the relevant Financing Committee to request its opinion. They describe the general context, nature, scope, objectives and modalities of the implementation measures of the project or programme, and indicate the planned financing. After the favorable opinion of the Financing Committee, the financing proposal requires the further decision of the Financier and forms part of the financing agreement that is signed with the respective associated country (or countries).

A series of activities with established objectives, designed to produce a result within a limited period and with budgeted resources.

See: Media.

«Products» of the activities carried out that, as a whole, will lead to the achievement of the specific objective, that is, as soon as the target groups begin to achieve sustainable benefits.

External factors and events that can influence the progress or success of the project, and are not very likely to materialize. They are formulated in a negative way, for example "the reform of criminal procedures fails." See "hypothesis."

See: Monitoring.

Probability that the flow of benefits will continue after the donor's funding is exhausted.

Definition of the tasks that are incumbent on the contractor and indicate the general context, objectives, planned activities, expected inputs and products, budget, schedules and job description.