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Introduction to the Results Framework
What is a Results Framework?
• Graphic and narrative representation of a strategy for achieving a specific objective
• Includes the objective, necessary intermediate results (IR), and any critical assumptions
• Conveys the implicit development hypothesis (cause-and-effect linkages)
• Used as a planning, communication, and management tool
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Inputs
Outputs
IntermediateResults
StrategicObjective
Early in life of a strategic objective (SO)
Later in life of SO
Reaching results: the causal pathway
Causal Pathways Can Be Illustrated in a “Problem Tree”
Socialstigma &
discrimination
Information & services don’t
reach men
Adversepolicy
environment
HIV riskbehavior
unchecked
Limitedcare & support
services
•Regional prevalence increasing•HIV/AIDS reducing GDP•Expenditures on HIV/AIDS draining household savings•HIV/AIDS threatening labor supply
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Insufficientleadershipcommitment
Match “Problems” with Solutions inResponse Tree
Reduce socialstigma &
discrimination
Provide services toreach men
Improvepolicy
environment
Reduce HIVrisk behavior
Increasecare & support
services
Result
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Increaseleadershipcommitment
Results Tree (Illustrative): Intermediate Results/Outcomes for One of Three Program Areas
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Support & participation of
PLWHA
Human rightsprotected
HIVtransmissionprevented
Care & supportservicesprovided
•Spread of HIV/AIDS halted by 2015 and reversal begun•Impact of HIV/AIDS on GDP reduced by 5% by 2008•Impact of HIV/AIDS on national savings reduced by 10% by 2008•Impact of HIV/AIDS on the labor supply reduced by 5% by 2008
Leader & serviceprovider sensitivityand solidarity
PLWHArepresented
on all nationalbodies
WorksiteHIV/AIDS training
expanded forunions & business
PLWHA support groupsstrengthened
Implementationof legal, ethical& HR guidelines
ensured
Stigma & discrimination
reduced
Fair & safeworkplaceensured
SO3 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
What is a Strategic Objective?
The most ambitious result (measurable change) that an organization along with its partners can materially affect and for
which it is willing to be held accountable.
An SO Reflects Four Key Concepts:
• Significant development result• Measurable change• Manageable interest• Accountability
In other words, an SO is…
• Heart of the strategy• Organization’s judgment of the possible • Where accountability rests • Foundation for all program actions• Standard for judging performance
Drafting the SO: 3 elements
What are you trying to achieve (your objective)?
How will you achieve your objective?
How will you know if youhave reached your objective?
Three Common Pitfalls
• Definitional linkages– SO: Strengthened Institutions– IR 1: Improved institutional capacity for delivering goods and
services• Categorical linkages
– SO: Increased use of Primary Health Care services– IR 1: Increased use of Maternal-Child Health services– IR 2: Increased use of Family Planning/Reproductive Health
services– IR 3: Increased use of HIV/AIDS services
• Chronological linkages– SO: Sustainable policies and strategies in health adopted– IR1: Sustainable policies and strategies developed and
tested– IR 2: Sustainable policies and strategies promoted
Performance Monitoring Plan
A mandatory plan and record of the performance indicators which an organization will use to track progress toward achievement of its strategic objective and intermediate results.
The PMP
• Management tool for implementing organization
• Blueprint for collecting, analyzing and reporting performance data
• Basis for annual reporting
• Auditable
3 Stages of PMP Development
• Stage 1: During strategy development
• Stage 2: Following strategic plan approval
• Stage 3: During strategy implementation
Elements of a PMP
REQUIRED:
• Detailed description of indicators
• Source, method, schedule, and responsibility for data collection
• Known data limitations, significance, and actions to address limitations
• Data quality assessment procedures
RECOMMENDED:
• Justification for selecting indicators
• Plans for data analysis, reporting, review and use
• Evaluations and special studies
• Costs of collecting, analyzing and reporting data
• Activity level indicators
• Plans for monitoring development hypothesis, critical assumptions and context