Manual on Logframes within the CGIAR System













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SDR/TAC:IAR/99/13

CONSULTATIVE GROUP ON INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH

TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

TAC SECRETARIAT

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS

December 1999


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PREFACE

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Background
1.2. Objectives of a Logframe Based Management System
1.3. Objectives of the Manual

2. PRINCIPLES OF LOGFRAME THINKING

3. STRUCTURE OF A LOGFRAME MATRIX FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH

3.1. Hierarchy of Activities and Objectives
3.2. Assumptions
3.3. Indicators
3.4. Milestones

4. RELATIONSHIPS OF LOGFRAMES AT VARIOUS LEVELS

4.1. Logframe for the research project level
4.2. Logframe for the centre level
4.3. Logframe for the system level

5. STEPS OF INTRODUCING LOGFRAMES WITHIN CGIAR CENTRES

5.1. Elaboration of logframes
5.2. Planning of new research projects
5.3. Further action: budgeting and reporting procedures

Annex 1. Selected Bibliography on Logical Framework and Project Cycle Management

Annex 2. Proposed Logical Framework for the CGIAR System